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
But this innovative research sheds light on hitherto unrecognized connections between the brain and the immune system, which could be helpful in developing new treatments against various pathogens.
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Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
First, The Good Fight goes criminally unrecognized for its entire run, and now Elsbeth can’t even get a guest nomination for putting on whole-ass musicals on network prime-time TV.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 July 2025
These challenges can arise not only from theological conflicts but also from mismatches in personality, learning style, or emotional needs that went unrecognized or invalidated in those environments.
—Devora Shabtai, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Two more victims whose heatstroke went unrecognized were found dead in their beds on the stifling wards.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
First, The Good Fight goes criminally unrecognized for its entire run, and now Elsbeth can’t even get a guest nomination for putting on whole-ass musicals on network prime-time TV.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 July 2025
These challenges can arise not only from theological conflicts but also from mismatches in personality, learning style, or emotional needs that went unrecognized or invalidated in those environments.
—Devora Shabtai, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Two more victims whose heatstroke went unrecognized were found dead in their beds on the stifling wards.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrecognized
Adjective
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The mash bill is unknown but is believed to be 60%-75% corn, 20%-25% rye, with the balance of malted barley.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Carter's availability is currently unknown, but the defensive star certainly has all eyes on him moving forward.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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His classical, sometimes obscure tastes contrasted with Pomeranz’s appreciation for Hollywood blockbusters, making their debates supremely entertaining as well as enlightening.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some — like the emblem of the 101st Airborne and the 1st Cavalry — are easily recognizable but others are more obscure.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Unrecognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrecognized. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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