unheralded
adjective
un·her·ald·ed
ˌən-ˈher-əl-dəd 
-ˈhe-rəl-
: not heralded: such as
a
: not publicly acclaimed
an unheralded film
an unheralded opponent
b
: coming or occurring without advance notice : unexpected
… the faster the boat the less the risk of getting caught out in an unheralded gale or storm.—
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One of the 20 unheralded lottery winners, William ten Broeke, has quietly supported medical research and education through an Atlanta foundation.
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28 June 2026
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23 June 2026
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22 June 2026
The unheralded goalkeeper played a big role in holding Spain to a 0-0 draw.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Allen Graves, 6-8, Santa Clara The South Bay’s unheralded mid-major program continues to pump out NBA prospects.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Cooper arrived at Miami prior to the 2022 season as an unheralded, three-star recruit.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The unheralded goalkeeper played a big role in holding Spain to a 0-0 draw.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unheralded
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“Unheralded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheralded. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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