How to Use hidden in a Sentence

hidden

adjective
  • There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
  • Yet these books are not so hidden.
    Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Maybe the aliens are coy and want to stay hidden.
    Matthew Hutson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But that’s where the hidden costs start to creep in.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Wash your hands, pat meat dry and more hidden recipe steps.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 May 2026
  • The hidden cost of 'free' apps We all love free apps.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
  • That would be my hidden talent, for sure.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
  • But there’s a hidden side to the problem, too.
    Mark Dent, HubSpot, 8 May 2026
  • So what sets a hidden version apart?
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Build for fairness and avoid hidden bias.
    Ben Semmes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The Great Lakes rarely feel hidden.
    Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This logic, though, has a hidden flaw.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • That could be my hidden talent.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Neurons pulse, blood flows, and hidden rhythms rise and fall like slow ocean tides.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Saba is a hidden gem that has managed to steer away from tourism.
    James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The hidden spout can be discreetly tucked away when not in use.
    Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Hana is the hidden backbone of this, so thank you, Hana.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • But could there be a hidden silver lining to all that rapid change?
    Sara Gaynes Levy, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Within is a hidden world of trickling springs and deep, dark pools.
    Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
  • That could lead to more visible smoke and flare-ups from hidden heat.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • All cities have such people, and being on their radars can open hidden doors.
    Callum Borchers, WSJ, 3 Nov. 2022
  • With other sites, there are lots of hidden fees or purchasable add-ons.
    Dallas News, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Some are a bit more hidden, while others stand out as a statement of the space.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Squirrels dig in pots to bury food or search for hidden stashes in loose soil.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Here's how to clean your light fixtures and reduce hidden dust in your home.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Short loops lead to hidden overlooks and lakeshore access.
    Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Bacteria can grow on spills, spoiled food, and hidden crumbs.
    Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
  • These are all signals in a hidden market.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
  • There are no subscriptions and no hidden fees.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Swift’s look was, as usual, packed with hidden meaning.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026

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