1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
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There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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By requiring clear reporting on drug costs, rebates, and fees, this bill exposes hidden incentives, empowers employers to negotiate better contracts, and will drive down prescription drug prices without imposing government price controls that stifle innovation.
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Jay Obernolte, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Mikkelsen portrayed Galen Erso, a scientist who reluctantly helps construct the Death Star — and intentionally embeds a hidden weakness in the space station's foundation that eventually helps the Rebel Alliance blow the planet-destroying behemoth to smithereens.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
Beyond the monthly premium, homeowners should consider hidden costs like service fees, coverage limits and maintenance requirements.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Home additions that will always look timeless—with custom features, hidden storage, and built-ins taking the lead—are also a priority for multigenerational homeowners who want their homes to serve future generations without looking outdated.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jay Obernolte, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Mikkelsen portrayed Galen Erso, a scientist who reluctantly helps construct the Death Star — and intentionally embeds a hidden weakness in the space station's foundation that eventually helps the Rebel Alliance blow the planet-destroying behemoth to smithereens.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
Beyond the monthly premium, homeowners should consider hidden costs like service fees, coverage limits and maintenance requirements.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Home additions that will always look timeless—with custom features, hidden storage, and built-ins taking the lead—are also a priority for multigenerational homeowners who want their homes to serve future generations without looking outdated.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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