under the radar

phrase

: not getting attention : unnoticed
He tried to stay under the radar as he went about his business.

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He was shipped off to prison for more than half a decade and has flown under the radar since completing his sentence. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 That combination—young, British, relatively under the radar, and already connected to the screenwriter—has made Barton one of the more intriguing names to emerge from the search. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 Antique, unmarked pottery and redware can also fly under the radar, since many pieces were handmade. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 While the Midtown Manhattan building itself has largely flown under the radar, the music created there has made a global impact. — Gabe Kirchheimer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the radar

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“Under the radar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20radar. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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