as in hidden
not seen or able to be seen
unseen dangers He escaped unseen.
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Recent Examples of unseen
Resourceful and determined to remain unseen, Becky is hiding deep in the woods while planning her own escape.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The simple knowing haunts the home dweller, as eventually, all of the unseen areas have to be addressed.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Suddenly the Knicks, who hadn’t won the big title in fifty-three years, can turn on some heretofore unseen mode of heroism, and—bang.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
From award-winning filmmakers Robert Gordon and Joe Lauro, and drawn entirely from rare and previously unseen archival footage, Newport & The Great Folk Dream shows how music can illuminate struggle, inspire courage and stir passionate controversy.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unseen
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The simple knowing haunts the home dweller, as eventually, all of the unseen areas have to be addressed.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Suddenly the Knicks, who hadn’t won the big title in fifty-three years, can turn on some heretofore unseen mode of heroism, and—bang.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
From award-winning filmmakers Robert Gordon and Joe Lauro, and drawn entirely from rare and previously unseen archival footage, Newport & The Great Folk Dream shows how music can illuminate struggle, inspire courage and stir passionate controversy.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unseen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseen
Adjective
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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Further investigation determined that the videos came from a hidden camera installed in one of the church's changing rooms and bathrooms.
Adjective
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But the things that actually blow up a deal are invisible.
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Man, to see that Curaçao player — in a moment that’s quite important to him, that is earned over so many years of effort — give a slight nod to the invisible man, that warms my heart and brings a smile to my face.
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Single dishes tend to be more sensitive and able to pick up faint radio waves from deeper in the cosmos, but radio arrays with many dishes tend to capture much sharper images.
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However, this new research showed that these point sources, including pulsars, would be extremely faint, and that is good news for scientists who favor annihilating dark matter as the cause of these gamma rays.
Adjective
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Test vinegar for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area on colored sheets before using it to freshen them.
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Maybe the score is meant to be inconspicuous so that the tension of the final service takes center stage.
Adjective
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And how could such an indistinct and intangible thing be cured?
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Two other robots approach an indistinct tree line, and devastating blasts follow, the unit saying Russian positions had been spotted there earlier.
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At first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people.
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My dream foundation is one that conceals blemishes but is so imperceptible that people will ask me about my skin care routine.
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There's a marginal risk of severe weather near the Twin Cities, with a slight risk in the central and northwestern part of the state.
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Man, to see that Curaçao player — in a moment that’s quite important to him, that is earned over so many years of effort — give a slight nod to the invisible man, that warms my heart and brings a smile to my face.
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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseen. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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