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as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
the victim of the crime will remain nameless to protect his privacy those nameless editors who write the synopses for TV shows in the newspaper
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as in incredible
beyond the power to describe
was seized with a nameless, vague fear that made her seek the companionship of another person
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as in unknown
not widely known
a nameless poet who has just been rediscovered by devotees of love poems
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Recent Examples of nameless
Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood.
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But arguably the most intriguing project remained nameless and was little more than an aside.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Most MacBooks have excellent displays, so a cheap and nameless secondary display probably isn’t going to work for many Mac users.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The man is nameless to emphasize both the singular and the universal nature of his situation.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But arguably the most intriguing project remained nameless and was little more than an aside.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Most MacBooks have excellent displays, so a cheap and nameless secondary display probably isn’t going to work for many Mac users.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The man is nameless to emphasize both the singular and the universal nature of his situation.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameless
Adjective
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This frame is a conversation between an unnamed narrator and Jacques Austerlitz that takes place over thirty years in train stations and cities across Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Also participating would be funds controlled by the governments of three unnamed Persian Gulf countries, widely reported as Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Dec. 2025
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In an incredible twist of fate, a then-20-year-old Messi was actually photographed holding Yamal as a baby back in 2007.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In baseball, the incredible comeback of the Mets to beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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During an interview, Clark allegedly told investigators that the teen fired an unknown number of times during the chase.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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The long-term safety of this medication is unknown, and excessive or prolonged use may increase the risk of side effects.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Lewis and an unidentified 50-year-old man died at the scene, the office said in a news release.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Lewis and an unidentified 50-year-old man died at the scene, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.—
Russ Bynum,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Elsewhere, an unspeakable tragedy that befalls a fellow factory worker further establishes the plight of young girls across China’s recent history.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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And how did this unspeakable loss help inspire one of the greatest plays ever written?—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 May 2026
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My family tree was obscure, its branches hidden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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City authorities have cited the obscure commission’s denial as reason for not moving forward even though the City Council voted in favor of the project.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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In the weeks following the discovery of the remains, authorities received an anonymous confession.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Another anonymous source told CBS News the fund is expected to focus on the building’s physical repair and maintenance.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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One reason medieval mystics resorted to apophatic language was to suggest the ineffable majesty of God, the God beyond God.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
23 Nov. 2025
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Which is to say, a group of rising stars who individually and collectively capture something ineffable about right now.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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“Nameless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameless. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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