as in hidden
not seen or able to be seen
unseen dangers He escaped unseen.
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Recent Examples of unseen
It might be caused by model drift, an unseen dependency in an agent chain or unexpected behavior in a no-code workflow.
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Amid the ongoing search, the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) has now released previously unseen CCTV footage to the BBC.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
There is also a hardcover book packed with unseen photographs, a comic book tour programme, and a Knebworth concert poster.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
For Ogun and Oshoosi aren’t simply named after the ancient Orishas; the fact that even their unseen, ferociously Christian aunt, who raised them after the death of their mother, also bears a Yoruba name provides a glimpse of the wider ripples in McCraney’s play.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Amid the ongoing search, the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) has now released previously unseen CCTV footage to the BBC.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
There is also a hardcover book packed with unseen photographs, a comic book tour programme, and a Knebworth concert poster.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
For Ogun and Oshoosi aren’t simply named after the ancient Orishas; the fact that even their unseen, ferociously Christian aunt, who raised them after the death of their mother, also bears a Yoruba name provides a glimpse of the wider ripples in McCraney’s play.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseen
Adjective
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How To Play Wordle Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to guess a hidden five-letter word in six tries or fewer.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The next week, a lighthouse keeper reported seeing the masts of the King protruding from the water in the shipping lane — an important clue regarding where the King lay hidden.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The final result needed to be invisible, weightless, scentless, and makeup-gripping, all of which were achieved with flying colors—actually, with no color at all since the formula is completely clear on all skin tones.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those choices form the invisible curriculum that influences how students think, collaborate, and eventually lead as professionals and citizens.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Subways send a low rumble through the pavement, traffic makes overpasses quiver, and footsteps create faint ripples in the floor.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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For objects like star clusters, a longer imaging time gives you the chance to resolve fainter stars.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And of course, smaller incisions mean more inconspicuous scars.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Shrill treble joins the errant bass, making everything sound muddy and indistinct.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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My outfit is indistinct, but my slight smile is obvious, even as my hand obscures half of my face.—
Amanda Uhle
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Then, instead of the tell-tale metal frame of futons in your college days, this sturdy metal frame is imperceptible, but can be adjusted into four different positions, including the fully flat full-size bed.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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By synthesizing data streams from multiple sources, AI can identify patterns and trends that would be imperceptible to human clinicians.—
Kent Dicks,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The night’s slight chill is perfect for a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon by an indoor fireplace or outdoor firepit.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Julie McNamara is back developing series for CBS Studios — with one slight difference.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseen. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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