as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
thus far the novel I've been working on remains unbaptized
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Recent Examples of unbaptized
Researchers think the bodies likely belonged to unbaptized children.
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Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Because the Catholic Church promulgated the belief that a child who died unbaptized could not be buried in consecrated ground, lay people desperate for their children to be properly laid to rest would find their own sites of significance.
—NBC News, 8 Apr. 2021
Duendes, a type of gnome that has long been featured in regional Catholic lore, are said to haunt, and even steal, unbaptized babies.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2018
Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Because the Catholic Church promulgated the belief that a child who died unbaptized could not be buried in consecrated ground, lay people desperate for their children to be properly laid to rest would find their own sites of significance.
—NBC News, 8 Apr. 2021
Duendes, a type of gnome that has long been featured in regional Catholic lore, are said to haunt, and even steal, unbaptized babies.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbaptized
Adjective
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Citing three unnamed sources, the report added Richardson’s comments reignited concerns about the Trump administration appointee’s lack of experience with disaster responses.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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An unnamed tenant also recently signed up for 15,500 square feet of space.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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In June, the administration of U.S. President Trump slapped several unidentified officials from Central America with visa restrictions.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The 57-page lawsuit alleges that Ibrahim was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and then attacked by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two unidentified men.—
Theo Karantsalis,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The Athletic has spoken to training-ground sources, who asked to remain anonymous to protect their position, to find out which of these players could be set to make the step up.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Caltrain discovered the apartment on April 1, 2022 after recieving an anonymous tip, Cannon added.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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“Unbaptized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbaptized. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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