1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
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There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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And finally, some apps may include hidden risks like malware.
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Lopez touted the city as a hidden gem, hailing its police and fire departments, its parks and its retail sector.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In late 2024, New York Police Department officials said that hidden cameras were part of a nationwide trend targeting homeowners.
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As for Cipriani, a hidden history of run-ins with power players seems to have presaged this Shell game.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Lopez touted the city as a hidden gem, hailing its police and fire departments, its parks and its retail sector.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In late 2024, New York Police Department officials said that hidden cameras were part of a nationwide trend targeting homeowners.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
As for Cipriani, a hidden history of run-ins with power players seems to have presaged this Shell game.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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