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not seen or able to be seen
unseen dangers He escaped unseen.
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Recent Examples of unseen
Indeed, her year so far has been characterized by jumping at unconventional opportunities, from taking on a still-unseen role in Euphoria’s third season to leading Ryan Coogler’s upcoming X-Files reboot.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Cats slip in and out of their miniature palazzo, vanishing and reappearing as if through unseen doors.
—Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Hearing a heretofore unseen character dismiss the studied, experienced perspective of our lead investigator is enough to turn your stomach.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2026
While New York’s top auction houses prepare to sell multimillion-dollar consignments from private patrons this May, one of the city’s mega-galleries is getting ready to exhibit a collection that has gone largely unseen—until now.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Cats slip in and out of their miniature palazzo, vanishing and reappearing as if through unseen doors.
—Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Hearing a heretofore unseen character dismiss the studied, experienced perspective of our lead investigator is enough to turn your stomach.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2026
While New York’s top auction houses prepare to sell multimillion-dollar consignments from private patrons this May, one of the city’s mega-galleries is getting ready to exhibit a collection that has gone largely unseen—until now.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseen
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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After sweeping up broken glass, tiny, almost-invisible shards often remain behind.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Like all black holes, primordial black holes have mass and thus interact with gravity and are effectively invisible due to the fact that they are bounded by a light-trapping surface called an event horizon.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Unlike total solar eclipses, which reveal the sun's faint outer atmosphere, annular eclipses are still a form of partial eclipse and require proper eye protection to view safely.—
Ryan French,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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One of these experiment models, ABRACADABRA, employs high-sensitivity radio to capture the faint hum of axion’s oscillating magnetic fields thanks to the close cooperation of UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Better to stay clean and inconspicuous, like hotel artwork, which was fine for a preacher’s son.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Holevich recommends spot testing this method on an inconspicuous part before going all-out on cleaning.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
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Three gigantic abstract paintings lean against the counter, each an indistinct blob of color.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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Flashing by, indistinct, until something re-markable or strange grinds the journey to a halt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 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
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Meanwhile, walnuts lend a slight crunch throughout.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cloud cover is forecasted to stick around all day, and temperatures are likely to top out in the low 80s this afternoon with a slight breeze from the south.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseen. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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