as in unknown
not widely known
an unsung hero of the Holocaust
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Recent Examples of unsung
Yet to call McGuane an unsung writer is not quite accurate, of course.
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Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Neither of them said anything, but the hug from his unsung hero changed his life, and Schwartz has since tried to pass along that kind gesture to others who may be in pain.
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
That included stellar performances from seniors Nico Stefanelli and Evan Velardo, two of Masco’s unsung heroes.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The other four categories are commercial, music video, spotlight (recognizing unsung talent) and emerging talent recognizing the work of colorists aged 18 – 35.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsung
Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Neither of them said anything, but the hug from his unsung hero changed his life, and Schwartz has since tried to pass along that kind gesture to others who may be in pain.
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
That included stellar performances from seniors Nico Stefanelli and Evan Velardo, two of Masco’s unsung heroes.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The other four categories are commercial, music video, spotlight (recognizing unsung talent) and emerging talent recognizing the work of colorists aged 18 – 35.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsung
Adjective
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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While the exact details of the deal are unknown, it was reported that Sony made an initial $25 million profit from producing the film for Netflix.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Add to that list Inhotim, a sprawling and relatively obscure contemporary art collection in the jungle of the state of Minas Gerais that surpasses any notion of what a museum can be.—
William O'Connor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani began his campaign as a relatively obscure state lawmaker, little known even within New York City.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsung. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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