as in assorted
not placed or belonging in a class
an unclassified specimen
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Recent Examples of unclassified
The Cold War exposed the ongoing need for a one-stop source of basic intelligence — and an opportunity for what in 1971 became the unclassified Factbook.
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Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The Epstein files have been a thorn in the DOJ leadership’s side for the past year, culminating in a new law that compelled the department to release all unclassified documents, videos, and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The New Yorker reviewed more than a dozen unclassified documents about ICE-tracking apps, many of them created by fusion centers—intelligence hubs created after 9/11 to share information about criminal and terrorist threats.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
These are unclassified assessments, sitting in government reports that too few people have read.
—Ashish K. Jha, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
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Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The Epstein files have been a thorn in the DOJ leadership’s side for the past year, culminating in a new law that compelled the department to release all unclassified documents, videos, and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The New Yorker reviewed more than a dozen unclassified documents about ICE-tracking apps, many of them created by fusion centers—intelligence hubs created after 9/11 to share information about criminal and terrorist threats.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
These are unclassified assessments, sitting in government reports that too few people have read.
—Ashish K. Jha, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclassified
Adjective
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What sets a muffuletta, that iconic sandwich from New Orleans, apart from other sandwiches similarly stuffed with assorted deli meats is the olive salad that’s slathered across the bread.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2026
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Her chief lieutenants in this operation are Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sid (Henry Cavill), who specialize in intimidation, surveillance, bribery, and other assorted sins.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Its colorful and eclectic interiors offer a high-end, luxe experience that feels truly transporting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The name was a nod to Palladium, the legendary New York club known for its high energy and famously eclectic crowd.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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“Unclassified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclassified. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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