Example Sentences

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You can see the news of the British move right to left across the canvas with stylish understatedness.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2018

I asked whether Schreiber’s understatedness was accurate, the very-dry dryness that almost seemed like humor.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 8, 2015

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio had a strong performance while Carson's signature understatedness did him little good in this crowded marathon.

From US News • Sep. 17, 2015

If the mysteries in McGown's books were less baroque, less challenging, I wouldn't appreciate Lloyd and Hill's understatedness nearly as much.

From The Guardian • Jul. 22, 2011

It's easy to forget this album is on even while it's actually playing, such is its understatedness ....

From The Guardian • Jul. 19, 2011