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not seen or able to be seen
unseen dangers He escaped unseen.
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Recent Examples of unseen
The challenging conditions were nothing new to many of the people who moved in, who represent an often unseen but growing sector of workers in Israel.
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Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious — such as an out-of-service elevator — to the unseen, like an outing that's too long or a setting that's too loud.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
By Michelle Edgar In a neighborhood often defined by its challenges, a different story is taking shape with the unveiling of a mural honoring unity, immigrant contributions and the unseen work that sustains Los Angeles.
—Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
For decades now, China has functioned on the premise that wealth and social stability emerge only from a market economy in which big, unseen forces—not to be questioned or defied by individuals—control everything important.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
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Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious — such as an out-of-service elevator — to the unseen, like an outing that's too long or a setting that's too loud.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
By Michelle Edgar In a neighborhood often defined by its challenges, a different story is taking shape with the unveiling of a mural honoring unity, immigrant contributions and the unseen work that sustains Los Angeles.
—Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
For decades now, China has functioned on the premise that wealth and social stability emerge only from a market economy in which big, unseen forces—not to be questioned or defied by individuals—control everything important.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseen
Adjective
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This lightweight and comfortable money belt is easy to wear and offers security via RFID-blocking technology and hidden compartments.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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But through a series of chillingly understated, devastating revelations, Repetition becomes, above all, a story about the sweeping yet hidden disenfranchisement of children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, the researchers now plan to improve detection efficiency and push sensitivity even further, with the hope of identifying other ultra-rare isotopes that have so far remained invisible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The book portrays the city as a liminal metropolis where the line demarcating business and crime has been worn faint by heavy footfall from both directions.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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That's a whopping 500-meter--wide (1,640-foot) dish, ideal for picking up faint signals from far away.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While the place may be inconspicuous, one of its owners is well-known, in the 305 and beyond.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its position on Rue de Temple is inconspicuous—set back and fronted with tinted, frosted windows—but behind its doors is a different story.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The video contained audio of the girl choking, as well as indistinct banging in the truck.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ovidian metamorphosis is a perfect manifestation of the third space in which either/or is replaced by hybridity and, as Calvino says, indistinct borders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Drummers’ timekeeping is fluid; even at its most rocksteady, it’s enlivened by tiny, imperceptible pauses and hiccups.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Knicks are slight favorites to win Game 4, and a win would flip things back around.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseen. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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