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Recent Examples of unexplored
In 1540, Don Francisco Vazquez de Coronado set off from Mexico City with an entourage of thousands to find gold in the unexplored north.
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Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
With thousands of miles of caves still largely unexplored, the findings suggest the real count of undiscovered species could be far higher — if the habitats survive long enough for scientists to find them.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Researchers have discovered multiple rare and new species in previously unexplored caves in Cambodia, including a flying snake and a florescent-turquoise pit viper.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Throughout, there are instances where the filmmakers, in their effort to craft an intricate, humanistic mosaic, leave some compelling threads unexplored in favor of moving the story along.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
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Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
With thousands of miles of caves still largely unexplored, the findings suggest the real count of undiscovered species could be far higher — if the habitats survive long enough for scientists to find them.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Researchers have discovered multiple rare and new species in previously unexplored caves in Cambodia, including a flying snake and a florescent-turquoise pit viper.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Throughout, there are instances where the filmmakers, in their effort to craft an intricate, humanistic mosaic, leave some compelling threads unexplored in favor of moving the story along.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexplored
Adjective
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Customer segments go undiscovered, brand narratives miss the people they were designed to reach, and high-capacity talent sits underutilized because no one created the conditions for their contribution to surface.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In this environment, many undiscovered animals like the little blue octopus would not stand a chance.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Pairing it with extra archipelago adventures and a trip to Bergen makes for a civilized adventure that still feels fresh and relatively untrodden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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For some, a day trip by minibus and camel is more than enough desert – but the true adventurer will want to seek out the untrodden sands of southern Algeria.—
Henry Haselock,
TheWeek,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Unexplored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexplored. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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