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

In the past, her records have arrived not exactly quietly, but often under the radar. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026

Patel entered the competition determined to play under the radar before turning up the heat when necessary. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

The veteran playmaker has mostly flown under the radar since being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in February 2023, but his latest remarks have placed him back at the nexus where sports and politics continue to intersect. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Some offseason moves that fly under the radar become immensely consequential. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for under the radar

• thoracolumbar
• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar