as in hidden
not seen or able to be seen
unseen dangers He escaped unseen.
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Recent Examples of unseen
But locals point to unseen things that distort the peace of the natural area.
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Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Just as our own biological immune systems have evolved over millennia to protect us from countless unseen threats, our approach to cybersecurity must also evolve dramatically for the age of AI.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
James Cameron's Avatar franchise is nothing if not ambitious, with each new entry in the sci-fi saga unveiling heretofore unseen tribes, creatures, and ecosystems.
—EW.com, 24 July 2025
On July 29, the 9th Earl Spencer posted a previously unseen throwback photo from childhood with his elder sister to Instagram, along with a bit of history about the picture.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Just as our own biological immune systems have evolved over millennia to protect us from countless unseen threats, our approach to cybersecurity must also evolve dramatically for the age of AI.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
James Cameron's Avatar franchise is nothing if not ambitious, with each new entry in the sci-fi saga unveiling heretofore unseen tribes, creatures, and ecosystems.
—EW.com, 24 July 2025
On July 29, the 9th Earl Spencer posted a previously unseen throwback photo from childhood with his elder sister to Instagram, along with a bit of history about the picture.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseen
Adjective
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Estate attorneys, appraisers, and fiduciaries can help catalog and assess hidden treasures—ensuring nothing of value escapes attention.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The elastic waistband adds hidden comfort, while the pleats and drape elevate them for polished settings—think summer work events, outdoor dinners, or even light packing for an Italian vacation.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The invisible spray, which covers around 80 to 110 square feet, costs $119 on the Rainworks company website; the stencils range from around $5 to $30.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Beyond its visual beauty, the light bridge also provides a valuable probe of dark matter, the invisible substance believed to make up roughly 80% of the universe's mass.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There have been studies done that show some randomness to red-zone success — or that year-to-year correlation is pretty faint.—
Sam McDowell
August 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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Monday's haze, while less dramatic, still obscured visibility and left a faint scent of smoke lingering in the air.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Always spot-test cleaning with the sponge in an inconspicuous area first Read the product's directions before use.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Publicity is the last thing Iran’s Jews need: Their entire survival strategy has been to lead the most inconspicuous lives possible—and news of detentions is more attention than the community wants.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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And somehow that memory — faint and indistinct — might surpass anything Tim Burton might have been able to craft.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
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But even that latter monster showed only a shimmering red blob of a planet with shifting, indistinct imagery.—
Rod Pyle,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Dark matter clumps could act as stellar lampshades, drifting between Earth and distant stars, dimming them by an almost imperceptible amount, a new study suggests.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 June 2025
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As mentioned above, the crease is almost imperceptible now.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Rivera pushed through her routine, adapting to slight errors and fighting for the landing on the dismount.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Sure, there’s a slight flirtation revolving around the ability to talk to horses and a riff about hiding away from potential suitors, but the chemistry sizzles off the screen.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseen. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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