unknown to
idiom
: without being known about by (someone)
Unknown to me, my partner was organizing a surprise party for my birthday.
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In the race-against-the-clock seven-episode series, the French president (Personnaz) searches for a girl who is his illegitimate daughter, born of a secret affair unknown to his wife and confidante Nora (Kruger).
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Beckwith is still largely unknown to the average voter.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Chapada Diamantina Beloved by Brazilians, but still unknown to most international travelers, Chapada Diamantina covers nearly 15,000 square miles.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Six young Tlingit tribal members from Sitka, Alaska, who had volunteered to serve their country during World War II as code talkers were unknown to the public because of military secrecy until very recently.
—Tim Trudell, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Beckwith is still largely unknown to the average voter.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Chapada Diamantina Beloved by Brazilians, but still unknown to most international travelers, Chapada Diamantina covers nearly 15,000 square miles.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Six young Tlingit tribal members from Sitka, Alaska, who had volunteered to serve their country during World War II as code talkers were unknown to the public because of military secrecy until very recently.
—Tim Trudell, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Unknown to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unknown%20to. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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