1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
Examples of hidden in a Sentence
There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 June 2026
As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 June 2026
According to American Home Shield’s 2025 survey data, nearly half of homeowners (42%) cite maintenance and hidden costs as their primary source of regret about homeownership.
—Kathy Collins, Fortune, 6 June 2026
When harm is assessed in isolation rather than in aggregate, systemic risk can remain hidden.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 June 2026
As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 June 2026
According to American Home Shield’s 2025 survey data, nearly half of homeowners (42%) cite maintenance and hidden costs as their primary source of regret about homeownership.
—Kathy Collins, Fortune, 6 June 2026
When harm is assessed in isolation rather than in aggregate, systemic risk can remain hidden.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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