as in unknown
not widely known
an unsung hero of the Holocaust
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Recent Examples of unsung
The unsung hero of the day was second baseman Abbie Seeley for Newton North.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area Far from the glitzy Amalfi Coast, Tuscany’s Versilia coast is a bit of an unsung beach destination in a country known for them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And what about our story’s unsung hero?
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The unsung hero of your bathroom’s design scheme, the best floating vanities are your best storage companion while still keeping the floor clear of clutter.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area Far from the glitzy Amalfi Coast, Tuscany’s Versilia coast is a bit of an unsung beach destination in a country known for them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And what about our story’s unsung hero?
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The unsung hero of your bathroom’s design scheme, the best floating vanities are your best storage companion while still keeping the floor clear of clutter.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsung
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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What Rodriguez Singh hoped to say – whether to defend herself, explain her actions, or offer any insight into the case – remains unknown.—
Doug Dunbar,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Researchers have also warned that excessive nighttime lighting can affect human circadian rhythms and obscure views of the night sky for much of the global population.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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Their writings didn't always reference the pseudoscience and conspiracy theories found in obscure online hate spaces.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsung. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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