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not seen or able to be seen
unseen dangers He escaped unseen.
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Recent Examples of unseen
Cars can be swept away by 2 feet of moving water, or there may be unseen damage to the road.
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AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
This show, like its predecessor, is framed as a mockumentary, and the unseen camera crew that documents Ned’s tenure is revealed to be the same one that filmed the previous series.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
To achieve this accuracy, there are Herculean efforts on both the vehicle’s side and the offboard side that go entirely unseen to the common customer’s eyes.
—Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Zone of Interest Jonathan Glazer's unsettling historical drama masterfully employs sound — which earned it an Oscar in 2024 — and what remains unseen to depict the horrors of the Holocaust.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unseen
AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
This show, like its predecessor, is framed as a mockumentary, and the unseen camera crew that documents Ned’s tenure is revealed to be the same one that filmed the previous series.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
To achieve this accuracy, there are Herculean efforts on both the vehicle’s side and the offboard side that go entirely unseen to the common customer’s eyes.
—Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Zone of Interest Jonathan Glazer's unsettling historical drama masterfully employs sound — which earned it an Oscar in 2024 — and what remains unseen to depict the horrors of the Holocaust.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseen
Adjective
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Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant's decor includes Japanese menu boards with hidden messages.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Although this is a common diagnosis, its symptoms can be invisible and interfere with everyday activities like dining out and shopping.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in sport, where the thinnest of margins always matter, recognizing the invisible might be one of your most visible acts of leadership.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Applebee’s recently managed its first quarter of same-store sales growth after eight consecutive declines, a faint improvement, but one that pales in comparison to the surge at Chili’s or the steady gains at Olive Garden.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This leads to signals that are often faint, easily drowned out by background noise, and difficult to isolate in complex biological environments such as blood or tissue.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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That display provides basic info like the time, radio, weather, and speed while managing to remain both inconspicuous and beautiful.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Shrill treble joins the errant bass, making everything sound muddy and indistinct.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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My outfit is indistinct, but my slight smile is obvious, even as my hand obscures half of my face.—
Amanda Uhle
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These nearly imperceptible primordial magnetic fields, despite their weakness, would have played a key role in the universe’s development.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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That dynamic fidelity is all the more impressive for being almost imperceptible.—
Book Marks
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Boise State basketball’s conference schedule was announced on Tuesday morning, and there’s a slight difference to this year’s Mountain West slate.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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While strong finances and health helped bolster the country's overall 70% score, that was offset by factors including income inequality, a slight increase in unemployment and a decline in happiness.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseen. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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