1
as in unfamiliar
happening or existing without one's knowledge
unknown to me was the fact that while I was out, my family was hurriedly preparing a surprise birthday party
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2
as in novel
not known or experienced before
becoming a father brought unknown joy to his life
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3
as in obscure
not widely known
looking for a relatively unknown singer to record the song
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Recent Examples of unknown
If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Those strikes occurred on September 2,15, and a third unknown date, killing at least 17 people.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Her fate is unknown, and neither Olsen nor Marvel have yet to announce when Scarlet Witch will reappear.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The match Bigelow and Oppenheim light in it is an out-of-nowhere strike launched from somewhere in the the Pacific toward Middle America, its author unknown.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Those strikes occurred on September 2,15, and a third unknown date, killing at least 17 people.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Her fate is unknown, and neither Olsen nor Marvel have yet to announce when Scarlet Witch will reappear.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The match Bigelow and Oppenheim light in it is an out-of-nowhere strike launched from somewhere in the the Pacific toward Middle America, its author unknown.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unknown
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All this because a political debate has arisen, where the main players are politicians from 30 years ago, very conservative, who are unfamiliar with innovation.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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From day one, new consultants rotate across industries, geographies, and functions, adapting on the fly and mastering unfamiliar businesses.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a summer of new adventures, ranging from kung fu training at a Shaolin temple in China to bicycle kicks on a soccer pitch in Japan, Wembanyama wanted to try one more novel thing.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Spring 2026 presentations staged here last week offered novel interpretations of sartorial codes, ranging from sleek minimalism to ’80s power dressing.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The agency said the company relied on confusing interfaces and obscure disclosures.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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But overall, the popularity of different computer languages could become as obscure a topic as the relative popularity of railway track gauges.—
Stephen Cass,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Sep. 2025
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The story becomes less of a character study of the strange ways in which grief manifests and more about the escalating hijinks of a lie that takes on a wild life of its own.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The options were powerful, immortal, stranger or wanderer.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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In many cases, fans were able to see that the tickets were surreptitiously forwarded to unrecognized accounts, presumably so they could be sold on third-party sites.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Farrell's completely unrecognized look and vocal cadence struck fans in a massive way, leading to Reeves and DC cooking up a limited miniseries that showcased Penguin's rise in Gotham.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie turned the wizardly backstory into an epic adventure, opening a gateway for young unbeknownst fantasy fans everywhere while also delivering a classically wholesome story about the importance of family and a parent's unconditional love.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
1 July 2024
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For a surprise at the end, unbeknownst even to King, Winfrey arranged a path lined with sparklers, framing the couple in a golden glow against the night sky.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2024
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That was the hammer Kaprizov and his representatives wielded, in an environment where so few superstars hit free agency despite unprecedented year-over-year cap growth.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Such a move wouldn’t be unprecedented.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The show is one of several new offerings on Brilliant Lady, which sailed its maiden voyage in early September, and USA TODAY was among the first to see the show.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Unknown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknown. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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