UNAPPARENT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

unapparent

adjective

Definition of unapparent

as in hidden

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Recent Examples of unapparent Thus, copying others, even when the reasons are unapparent, can benefit survival. — Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2018

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapparent

Adjective

But because nobody can see them together while Taylor’s Bachelorette NDA remains in place, Ben has to stay hidden in the room for the entire trip.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Sometimes a scouting department deserves praise for unearthing a hidden talent.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hidden

Adjective

Last month, Vance hurled himself into an obscure debate over burrito prices to make a gratuitous swipe at a conservative Washington Post columnist’s weight.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Beneath the cringe internet overshare was a welcome indication that the vaginal microbiome has finally moved from an obscure area of medical research into mainstream conversation.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of obscure

Adjective

Here, she’s matured as a well-rounded comedienne who can pull the stops for subtle approaches to laughs, and though the mugging is still evident, it’s only used for propitious moments.

— Hank Grant, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Comey’s nods to Drexler are mostly subtle, drawing from the artist’s color palette of vibrant hues from bright green and orange to cobalt blue and lilac, with an eye toward their high-contrast juxtapositions, a hallmark of Drexler’s paintings.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of subtle

Adjective

With the possibility of an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve on September 16 not insignificant – and the likelihood that CD rates will rise in response – waiting could result in being able to secure a slightly higher rate.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Once an $8,000 trip feels affordable, another $500 can seem insignificant.

— byDavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of insignificant

Adjective

Voting rights advocates argue that requirements to present birth certificates or passports in order to register to vote is a disguised effort to make voting more difficult, depressing turnout and in effect disenfranchising voters.

— Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The highly disguised initial view of the model undergoing final testing showed the luxury marque deviating away from its traditional upright boxy off-road SUVs into a new territory.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of disguised

Adjective

The other unseen draw for the major studios in Canada was its creatives and crews, and local actors aligned with ACTRA, the country’s performers union.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Nearly everything that survives of the rebels comes down through their enemies’ pens; Greengrass’ film reaches toward lives that history left largely unseen.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

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