as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
thus far the novel I've been working on remains unbaptized
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Recent Examples of unbaptized
To the left of Bernard are Hebrew children; to the right are the Christian children who were baptized (the unbaptized being in Limbo).
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Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
Researchers think the bodies likely belonged to unbaptized children.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Because the Catholic Church promulgated the belief that a child who died unbaptized could not be buried in consecrated ground, lay people desperate for their children to be properly laid to rest would find their own sites of significance.
—NBC News, 8 Apr. 2021
Duendes, a type of gnome that has long been featured in regional Catholic lore, are said to haunt, and even steal, unbaptized babies.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2018
Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
Researchers think the bodies likely belonged to unbaptized children.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Because the Catholic Church promulgated the belief that a child who died unbaptized could not be buried in consecrated ground, lay people desperate for their children to be properly laid to rest would find their own sites of significance.
—NBC News, 8 Apr. 2021
Duendes, a type of gnome that has long been featured in regional Catholic lore, are said to haunt, and even steal, unbaptized babies.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbaptized
Adjective
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The Reuters news agency, citing unnamed Israeli officials, reported that Khamenei had been killed and his body found.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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The still-unnamed series is already in the early stages of pre-production and set to begin casting, then filming at some point in the coming months, Deadline reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The sheriff's office said the officer was struck from behind by an unidentified vehicle, causing him to be thrown from his motorcycle.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The victim, who remains unidentified, died at the scene.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hays County Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 800-324-TIPS (8477).—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with information has been asked to contact detectives at 203-946-6304 or the department’s anonymous tip line at 866- 888-TIPS (8477).—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Unbaptized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbaptized. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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