uncharted waters
plural noun
: new and unknown areas
The company is moving into uncharted waters with its Internet marketing campaign.
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While the region now finds itself in uncharted waters, and there’s always a first, that fact is quite telling.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 July 2025
Participants will spend their days diving uncharted waters alongside a seasoned salvage crew, scanning the seabed with a magnetometer, and filming for a forthcoming documentary on the expedition.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
Starting a business can feel like navigating uncharted waters without a compass, especially for teen entrepreneurs who lack access to experienced mentors.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
While the region now finds itself in uncharted waters, and there’s always a first, that fact is quite telling.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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“Uncharted waters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharted%20waters. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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