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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Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Concealed behind a rotating bookcase is a hidden room.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
The post was accompanied by a video detailing ways to get in touch without being identified, including by using the dark web — a hidden part of the internet accessed by using anonymising browsers — as well as alternative ways to contact it anonymously, securely and safely.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Guests can discover hidden details, solve creative puzzles and unlock tactile surprises hidden throughout the exhibits.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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