as in countless
too many to be counted
untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land
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Recent Examples of untold
In this cozy historical fiction tale, the old days unlock untold truths for Ninny and Evelyn—about their own lives and the history of their quaint Southern town.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
But an untold number of people who could also benefit from these drugs avoid them due to concerns about potentially serious side effects.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The publicity his claims received encouraged untold patients to refuse AZT, causing a toll that may number in the millions.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The story went untold for years, but the eight people got together to tell their wild tale in the documentary Secret Mall Apartment.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
But an untold number of people who could also benefit from these drugs avoid them due to concerns about potentially serious side effects.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The publicity his claims received encouraged untold patients to refuse AZT, causing a toll that may number in the millions.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The story went untold for years, but the eight people got together to tell their wild tale in the documentary Secret Mall Apartment.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untold
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But the extent of Epstein’s connections to seemingly countless powerful individuals in numerous fields, including media, validates the feeling that some Epstein obsessives have shared.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Coca Michelle, a celebrity nail artist known for her ornate 3D elements, has collaborated with Cardi on countless special-occasion sets (from the Met Gala to Paris Fashion Week).—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Untold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untold. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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