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also unbeknown
as in unknown
happening or existing without one's knowledge
unbeknownst to me, my mother was planning a party
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Recent Examples of unbeknownst
Raymond Lee stars in the series as Dr. Ben Song, a physicist on the Quantum Leap project who, unbeknownst to his fellow team members, has upgraded the Quantum Leap accelerator and sends himself back in time and into the bodies of people in the past.
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2022
She is joined once again by her Gen Z writing partner Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), who — unbeknownst to Deborah — got drunk and sent a nasty email about Deborah to some equally nasty producers.
—Karla Peterson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
Whitley never performed at the CMA Awards and never became a member of the Grand Ole Opry (though unbeknownst to him, his Opry invitation was set for three weeks after his passing).
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 May 2022
McGhehey also has a fake beard glued to his face made (unbeknownst to him) of the cast and crew’s collective pubic hair.
—Vulture, 1 Feb. 2022
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2022
She is joined once again by her Gen Z writing partner Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), who — unbeknownst to Deborah — got drunk and sent a nasty email about Deborah to some equally nasty producers.
—Karla Peterson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
Whitley never performed at the CMA Awards and never became a member of the Grand Ole Opry (though unbeknownst to him, his Opry invitation was set for three weeks after his passing).
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 May 2022
McGhehey also has a fake beard glued to his face made (unbeknownst to him) of the cast and crew’s collective pubic hair.
—Vulture, 1 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbeknownst
unknown
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At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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The early childhood development nonprofit was notified that incoming grants would be awarded this summer, but the exact date was unknown, CEO and President Kara Waddell said in a statement in May.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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