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
However, their own experiences and labor have largely been unrecognized in serious discussions of how the college football system functions.
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Essence, 9 May 2025
While unrecognized in their time, the group is now regarded as one of the most important artistic movements of the 20th century.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
In retrospect, this may be one of the most significant insights of his pontificate—the frank recognition that the number and gravity of violent conflicts constitute a world war that has largely gone unrecognized.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
For example, a user tries to access a system from an unrecognized device or unusual location.
—Kris Lahiri, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 9 May 2025
While unrecognized in their time, the group is now regarded as one of the most important artistic movements of the 20th century.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
In retrospect, this may be one of the most significant insights of his pontificate—the frank recognition that the number and gravity of violent conflicts constitute a world war that has largely gone unrecognized.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
For example, a user tries to access a system from an unrecognized device or unusual location.
—Kris Lahiri, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 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,
17 June 2025
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Bell’s status for the start of training camp is unknown.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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This obscure law vested NOAA with the authority to issue permits for mining beyond American jurisdiction until an international regime was put in place.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
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That Davis exhibited but ultimately painted over the other two works in his geometric series might suggest some dissatisfaction with their admittedly obscure nature.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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“Unrecognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrecognized. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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