UNHERALDED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unheralded

adjective

Definition of unheralded

as in unsung

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Recent Examples of unheralded Not bad for a relatively unheralded third-round draft pick four years ago. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 As the wealthy married man whom Carrie, the small-town girl played by Jennifer Jones, falls for, Laurence Olivier gives perhaps his best unheralded performance. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 While eyes are fixated on the two most recent draft picks, the Lakers’ leading summer league scorer is unheralded Arthur Kaluma. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 The one previous loss on his record was a knockout in less than a minute against the similarly unheralded Marcos Antonio Aumada in 2022. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unheralded

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Food, France, Family and the Stew that Saved my Soul, Sylvie Bigar explores the world in search of unsung culinary delights and vibrant destinations, armed with three passports and four languages.

— Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
There are many unsung volunteers around the Southland playing important roles for sports programs, whether handling snack bars, helping with security, taking tickets or bringing refreshments.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsung

Adjective

That is unheard-of with prolonged exposure, cognitive processing, and certainly SSRIs, the current standard-of-care options.

— Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
To fix the problems at the factory, the company would team up with yet another unheard-of partner promising technological innovation.

— Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of unheard-of

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Many details remain unknown, but the lower prices apply only to new drugs and existing drugs available through Medicaid.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Forensic investigative genetic genealogy has emerged as a powerful tool in cold cases, allowing investigators to trace family connections from DNA evidence and identify people who may otherwise have remained unknown.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of unknown

Adjective

Beyond the bounds of Delft, the living Vermeer was largely uncelebrated.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
That would be the Lincoln Academy, a commendable but nevertheless relatively uncelebrated nonprofit, non-partisan organization that has been around since the mid-1960s and will induct a new group on April 11 in ceremonies on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026

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