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as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
the victim of the crime will remain nameless to protect his privacy those nameless editors who write the synopses for TV shows in the newspaper
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as in incredible
beyond the power to describe
was seized with a nameless, vague fear that made her seek the companionship of another person
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as in unknown
not widely known
a nameless poet who has just been rediscovered by devotees of love poems
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Recent Examples of nameless
The scammer also posed as another high-profile UK producer, who wished to remain nameless, and approached writers asking for money.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Replacing previous heroine Jesse Faden, however, with three nameless, faceless agents seemed like a tough hurdle to overcome.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
The film, now in theaters, stars Cage as a nameless businessman who attempts to buy back his childhood home in Australia, only to find the property is protected by a gang of mysterious bullies who quickly make his life a living nightmare.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 3 May 2025
The nameless boy becomes nothing more than collateral damage on the men’s superficial spiritual journey, cheapening any real progress that the brothers had made.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Replacing previous heroine Jesse Faden, however, with three nameless, faceless agents seemed like a tough hurdle to overcome.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
The film, now in theaters, stars Cage as a nameless businessman who attempts to buy back his childhood home in Australia, only to find the property is protected by a gang of mysterious bullies who quickly make his life a living nightmare.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 3 May 2025
The nameless boy becomes nothing more than collateral damage on the men’s superficial spiritual journey, cheapening any real progress that the brothers had made.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameless
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Politics and presidents go unnamed, but the show is brilliantly wrapped in red, white, blue and a whole lot of symbolism.—
Megan Thomas,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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Bill Dwyer and a group of other unnamed hikers found Sands in a flat area of Mount Baldy known as Goode Canyon.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Told in the second person – a love letter from a younger sister to an older – this incredible novel, from the author of The Wedding People, explores how absence can be the biggest presence.—
Fran Littlewood
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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The project follows efforts from fellow emirate Dubai to transform its city into a walkable one, while nearby Saudi Arabia is even more ambitious with its incredible building spree, including the JEC Tower and the Line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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The actual cost of the wedding is unknown, but Venice regional governor Luca Zaia originally estimated the cost between 20 million-30 million euros, or $23 million-$34 million, in a June 24 Reuters article.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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The video ends with the image of two unidentified armed men.—
Veronica Calderon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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Venus' killer fled the scene and was never found, but the subjects of I'm Your Venus uncover new details related to the murder that weren't publicized at the time of the performer's death — including a disturbing confession from an unidentified man previously jailed over a rape case.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 June 2025
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Set primarily in Jacksonville, Moniz’s stories trace the contours of her characters’ inner lives, including private pains and unspeakable secrets, showing us ordinary people with extraordinary things broiling just beneath the surface.—
Grace Flahive
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
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Luke's exile Luke agrees to train Leia and Han's son in the ways of the Force, but his fear over Ben Solo turning to the Dark Side prompts an unspeakable act: Luke tries to kill Ben in his sleep, but the Padawan stops him.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Their final products include paintings, sketches, audio recordings, sculptures and videos of some of the Louvre’s most iconic artworks, as well as some of its more obscure.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Answers vary from obvious to obscure, some citing culture or clutch performances, while others cling to cliches that this club is turning into truths.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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Alas, heat waves will likely remain anonymous for most of us for a good while longer, if not forever.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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An ineffable, but important community component was lost in that economic and social transition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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The city has captured the hearts of travelers of centuries for its innate elegance and beauty, along with that ineffable je ne sais quoi.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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“Nameless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameless. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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