as in unknown
not widely known
a low-budget movie with a cast of no-name actors
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Recent Examples of no-name
Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The low-spending, mostly no-name Fish are among he biggest longshots in MLB this season.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Another no-name who would make the Hall of Fame, Tom Seaver of the New York Mets finished the game for the National League.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
No leading Democrat would dare take her on in a primary, and hardly anyone has even heard of the several no-name Republicans who are talking about taking the plunge.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, thousands of other employees are preparing to leave the federal workforce this coming week, including probationary civilian workers at the Pentagon and contractors at the U.S. Agency for International Development who received no-name form letters of termination over the weekend.
—Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The low-spending, mostly no-name Fish are among he biggest longshots in MLB this season.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Another no-name who would make the Hall of Fame, Tom Seaver of the New York Mets finished the game for the National League.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
No leading Democrat would dare take her on in a primary, and hardly anyone has even heard of the several no-name Republicans who are talking about taking the plunge.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-name
Adjective
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The exact length is unknown, but the jury questionnaire had an approximate timeline for those who might be called to serve.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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To estimate that, researchers would need access to the impact crater, but its location is unknown.—
Patrick Pester,
Space.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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For right now, a Studio Nicholson trench coat that fit even better IRL, and a lightweight knit from Aurelee acted as perfect foil for weather that’s still in limbo.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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Crocs continues to be a popular brand for comfortable shoes thanks to the iconic cushy foam that makes its footwear lightweight and easy to clean.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Starting from a relatively obscure blog, Yarvin has emerged as one of the most prominent critics of ...—
Fred Bauer,
National Review,
10 May 2025
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Over the last few weeks, an obscure subject has sowed panic and speculation among investors, the federal government, national security experts, and business leaders: rare earth elements.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The consistent overproduction of milk is the reason federal dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume three cups of dairy per day, as well as why half-pint milk cartons are a mainstay of the nation’s school cafeterias.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
2 May 2025
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Once inside the dining hall, Middleton paid for the soldiers’ drinks and was even spotted sipping a half-pint of Guinness — the unit’s go-to drink — herself, People reported.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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And maybe that’s a metaphor for the way a lot of middle-class nobodies feel.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Now please don’t get the whippersnappers in the GTW offices wrong.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2025
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Like his character, his powers haven’t dimmed with age, whatever the whippersnappers might think, and if both have made a few bad decisions in a long career, not even Superman is perfect anymore.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
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Most of the movie is a vaguely comical swipe at Napoleon in domestic life—an awkward lover, a jealous husband, an inveterate complainer, and in sum an annoying twerp.—
Kyle Smith,
WSJ,
21 Nov. 2023
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Kind of a little twerp, now and again.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
7 Nov. 2022
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“No-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-name. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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