under the radar

idiom

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

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Eco effort La Sultana Oualidia’s planet-friendly approach prioritizes a dynamic impact on its local environment without ever feeling showy, and many of their most meaningful initiatives may fly under the radar even for guests. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026 Another warning sign that often flies under the radar is profound fatigue—an overwhelming tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest (something that many of us are quick to dismiss). Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026 And there’s yet another KC starting pitcher who has flown under the radar … albeit due to a significant injury. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026 There’s this white nationalism that’s been brewing under the radar for a long time. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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