as in unprecedented
not known or experienced before
houses selling at unheard-of prices
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Recent Examples of unheard-of
Doing groundbreaking, unheard-of things is becoming par for the course for Anthony.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Of the seven Spartans who saw the court, four played the full 40 minutes — an unheard-of stat in this day and age.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
While investors may balk at the thought of holding bonds from fiscal basket cases like Chicago or the state of Illinois, Jones says actual defaults are almost unheard-of, since government entities don’t go out of business.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Capital spend is at an unheard-of level.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Of the seven Spartans who saw the court, four played the full 40 minutes — an unheard-of stat in this day and age.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
While investors may balk at the thought of holding bonds from fiscal basket cases like Chicago or the state of Illinois, Jones says actual defaults are almost unheard-of, since government entities don’t go out of business.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Capital spend is at an unheard-of level.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unheard-of
Adjective
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The Knicks closed out Atlanta with an unprecedented 51-point demolition in Game 6 of the first round.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2026
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Those ticket sales represent a remarkable 30% increase over its opening weekend, a virtually unprecedented uptick for a film that’s already in wide release.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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There was a lot of novel science, but there was very little novel learning on how to operate that machine.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Looking for a novel way to enjoy the flavor of key limes?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Such a link however is characteristic of radicalization more generally, and indeed the strange story of Helter Skelter—the official script, certainly, but not only—becomes straightforward as soon as it is read as belonging to the longer history of politico-religious extremism, or terrorism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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She’s paid to be at Souria’s beck and call every moment of the day and often gets awakened at strange times in the night for errands, like going out to buy every item on a fast-food restaurant’s menu and bring it back for a midnight feast.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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In other words, for younger visitors who are familiar with Pokémon characters but unfamiliar with various types of dinosaurs, the exhibition is a pathway into real science.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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To help the herd accept the calf after his time away, rescuers coated him in fresh elephant dung to mask any unfamiliar scents.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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And across all networks, just six new shows bow in the fall — with most waiting for post-football homes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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