unfamous

adjective

un·fa·mous | \ ˌən-ˈfā-məs

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Definition of unfamous

: not widely known or renowned : not famous an unfamous actor She wished she was a famous writer already, and didn't have to go through the unfamous stage.— Blue Balliett

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Recent Examples on the Web And then Wickie becomes Dawn's perpetual houseguest — which is practically a whole other TV show about a celebrity crashing with unfamous people, a concept so obvious Harry Styles already produced a failed TV series about it. — Darren Franich, EW.com, "Girls5Eva review: A solid sitcom that could be more than a nostalgia trip," 3 May 2021 Of course, many other singers famous and unfamous have struggled with the anthem’s vast dynamics, dizzying melodies and inherent pressure involved with performing the piece. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "Huntsville musician to sing national anthem at SEC Gymnastics Championship," 25 Feb. 2021 Today, however, the unfamous are experimenting too. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Men’s Nail Polish Is Taking Off—Why Now?," 19 Oct. 2020 And of course, Space Camp continued to be a phenomenon, attracting around 40,000 campers each year, ranging from unfamous kids to offspring of stars such as Bruce Springsteen. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "U.S. Space & Rocket Center: 9 cool things to see/do there right now," 8 Sep. 2020 The point is the music’s pulse, its pep, and more than anything, the way it has been consumed: by unfamous people doing goofy routines. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "A Return to the Original Purpose of Music," 9 Apr. 2020 But don't forget that your unfamous neighbor is struggling too. — Jessica A. Gold, SELF, "A Psychiatrist Explains Why You May Feel Annoyed When You Hear Celebrities Talk About Anxiety," 3 Aug. 2018 And Cosby’s conviction fits all too well into the current #MeToo narrative of Hollywood giants being toppled mostly by unfamous women seeking to right past wrongs. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, "Tom Brokaw accusations, Bill Cosby Verdict, Weinstein Movie: Broadsheet for April 27," 27 Apr. 2018 Along with celebs, millions of unfamous women keep their baby-making challenges under wraps. — Norine Dworkin-mcdaniel, Redbook, "The Invisible Pain of Infertility," 17 Oct. 2011

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“Unfamous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamous. Accessed 14 May. 2021.

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