under the radar

phrase

: not getting attention : unnoticed

He tried to stay under the radar as he went about his business.

Examples of under the radar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet the Valkyries somehow managed to fly under the radar despite soaring in the standings. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Tim Tanner, Sylmar, quarterback, senior Tanner, the left-hander, flew under the radar for Sylmar, but proved effective as a passer. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Wireless earbuds might be a subtle way to jam out to your favorite playlists, but not everyone wants their listening devices to fly under the radar (or even hide under your hair). — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

But the program still continues to float somewhat under the radar, never having found massive mainstream popularity via ratings or awards—an exclusion that has not gone unnoticed by the show. — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for under the radar

• thoracolumbar
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• alcazar
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• commissar
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