as in unknown
not widely known
she was an unrecognized pioneer in the field of mathematics until a film about her life was produced
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Recent Examples of unrecognized
Thyroid problems Thyroid disease is a potential cause of heavier periods that is often unrecognized, Dr. Ascher-Walsh says.
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Ashley Abramson, SELF, 7 May 2025
On their own, Cheech, in his scuffed Crocs, walking the stretch of Venice Boardwalk ahead of his once (and maybe future) co-star went virtually unrecognized.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
This mental labor, which often goes unrecognized and unspoken, is a form of cognitive multitasking that drains a person’s attention and well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Brooks and Perry shine a spotlight on Black creatives and entrepreneurs who otherwise go unrecognized for their contributions to the metro..
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Abramson, SELF, 7 May 2025
On their own, Cheech, in his scuffed Crocs, walking the stretch of Venice Boardwalk ahead of his once (and maybe future) co-star went virtually unrecognized.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
This mental labor, which often goes unrecognized and unspoken, is a form of cognitive multitasking that drains a person’s attention and well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Brooks and Perry shine a spotlight on Black creatives and entrepreneurs who otherwise go unrecognized for their contributions to the metro..
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrecognized
Adjective
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Exposing environment variables to unknown inference endpoints off the security team’s radar.—
Anshu Bansal,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The banner offers a peek into a relatively obscure group during a critical moment in American history.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The other is a bit more obscure: Juan Samuel, with 70 extra-base hits and 72 steals as a Phillies rookie in 1984.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Unrecognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrecognized. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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