1
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 film begins with a nameless woman from the city who visits the countryside for a summer holiday.
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
MacLeod inevitably winds up facing off against the Kurgan (Clancy Brown), a sadistic and otherwise nameless warrior who has been hunting other immortals for centuries.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
So far, the zoo believes the four nameless babies are female.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The scammer also posed as another high-profile UK producer, who wished to remain nameless, and approached writers asking for money.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
MacLeod inevitably winds up facing off against the Kurgan (Clancy Brown), a sadistic and otherwise nameless warrior who has been hunting other immortals for centuries.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
So far, the zoo believes the four nameless babies are female.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The scammer also posed as another high-profile UK producer, who wished to remain nameless, and approached writers asking for money.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameless
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The unnamed victim was driven by friends to a local hospital, and later flown by Boston Medflight helicopter to a mainland hospital to be treated further for his injuries.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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The unnamed friend acted as a safety pilot and recalled that Baldwin was used to flying with his hands, the report said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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As officials continue to confirm deaths and search for those missing after the Texas Hill Country floods on Friday, locals have started to share stories of incredible acts of bravery and heroism amid a weekend of anguish.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The raging storm, fueled by incredible amounts of moisture, woke up her cabin just after midnight Friday.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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The criticism of Lamont increased after a previously unknown liberal named Zohran Mamdani won an upset victory over Cuomo, giving liberals their biggest win of the year at a time when the Democratic Party has been reeling nationwide by the presidency of Donald J. Trump.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
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
Adjective
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To a tomcat being stroked in the crook of an unidentified elbow.—
Andrew Tobias,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
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The unidentified man and woman each was taken to nearby hospitals, OCSO said.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The point, of course, isn’t that America’s film industry should be doing more to profit off the back of an unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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Is anyone else around The Bolt at that unspeakable hour?—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
16 June 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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The Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoted anonymous soldiers who said they were ordered to deliberately open fire at unarmed crowds on their way to the food sites.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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The Information, which cited anonymous sources for the report.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 July 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 12 Jul. 2025.
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