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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Shape, texture, information Beyond visual changes, the smart skin can also reveal hidden information through mechanical deformation.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Bacteria can grow on spills, spoiled food, and hidden crumbs.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
But Vanguard researchers see worrying signs in how hidden millionaires manage their money.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Hochul recently signed positive legislation to curb predatory litigation-lending practices, but more needs to be done to ensure these funding contracts do not remain hidden from courts and those involved in the litigation.
—Elizabeth Heck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Bacteria can grow on spills, spoiled food, and hidden crumbs.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
But Vanguard researchers see worrying signs in how hidden millionaires manage their money.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Hochul recently signed positive legislation to curb predatory litigation-lending practices, but more needs to be done to ensure these funding contracts do not remain hidden from courts and those involved in the litigation.
—Elizabeth Heck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hidden
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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