1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
an unsung hero
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the unsung men and women who keep the streets safe
He is one of the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Devil's food cake mix and Cool Whip are true unsung heroes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
In 1926, the men were looking for a way to make those previously unsung contributions of African Americans known to the public.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Through interviews, music, footage and his own narration, director Tedesco reveals how the Wrecking Crew members — including his father, guitarist Tommy Tedesco — were the unsung heroes of some of America’s most famous songs.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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unsung
adjective
un·sung
ˌən-ˈsəŋ 
ˈən-
1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
unsung heroes
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