unannounced

adjective

Definition of unannouncednext
1
as in undisclosed

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2
as in unexpected

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Recent Examples of unannounced Opportunities often come unannounced. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Rehmeier, who’s already shot an unannounced third film with Gallner, considers his performance in the nearly unanimously praised Caroline to be reminiscent of Paul Newman or Steve McQueen. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 We’re told that screenwriter Anna Klassen has returned to pen the second film, based on a previously unannounced new novel by Todd, who will ultimately be putting out a book trilogy. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 June 2026 The report was produced after an unannounced inspection by the DHS inspector general, whose office recently got an infusion of $20 million and plans to boost its inspections from four to six per year to potentially as many as 40 to 60. — Laura Strickler, NBC news, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unannounced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unannounced
  1. undisclosed
  2. unexpected
  3. unmentioned
  4. unanticipated
  5. unadvertised
  6. unforeseen
  7. confidential
  8. startling
Adjective
  • Boston first baseman Willson Contreras and Washington starter Cade Cavalli each received seven-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for their roles in the fourth-inning altercation.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • According to a source who spoke to Page Six, Taylor and Travis jetted off to an undisclosed location shortly after his Super Bowl loss to recoup on a romantic getaway.
    — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of undisclosed
Adjective
  • Today, his history is central to his unexpected and expensive campaign for governor that has jolted the state’s Republican politics.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Her parents, Mariano and Beatriz, confirmed the heartbreaking news to TMZ and shared a poignant tribute on Instagram, describing her death as a total shock and unexpected.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of unexpected
Adjective
  • For those manufacturers, and for the neoliberals who appropriated Kahlo to sell free trade with Mexico, her life of political radicalism is left unmentioned.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • But visual art goes almost entirely unmentioned.
    — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Definition of unmentioned
Adjective
  • Pay off high interest debt and create an emergency fund for unanticipated expenses.
    — Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • In a statement to the Idaho Statesman, Crapo remained optimistic that the housing bill would become law despite the president’s unanticipated delay.
    — Mark Dee June 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026
Definition of unanticipated
Adjective
  • Between 70-80% of job opportunities exist as unadvertised positions.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Then, without warning, some of those same fans got emails last week about the previously unadvertised sale.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of unadvertised
Adjective
  • These unforeseen consequences end up transforming intellectual life.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Before every project hits the factory floor, a computer analysis calculates every cut and sorts out unforeseen hitches that can bring traditional projects to a halt such as conflicts between plumbing lines and bearing walls, Glenn said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of unforeseen
Adjective
  • The Kremlin said the offer was made via confidential channels; Ukrainian officials have not publicly discussed any such proposal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The Supreme Court on Thursday let stand a lower-court order that forces former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to either disclose a confidential source or pay $800 a day in court sanctions.
    — Julian Mark, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of confidential
Adjective
  • The practical effect, according to Fred Vogler, who has been the Bowl’s principal sound designer since 2003, is startling.
    — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Oddly drawn to disconnect, horror fans crave novel experiences that feel both startling and strangely familiar.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of startling

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