1
as in unfamiliar
happening or existing without one's knowledge
unknown to me was the fact that while I was out, my family was hurriedly preparing a surprise birthday party
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2
as in novel
not known or experienced before
becoming a father brought unknown joy to his life
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3
as in obscure
not widely known
looking for a relatively unknown singer to record the song
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Recent Examples of unknown
Additionally, photos from the event show Jay-Z and Combs at different locations; however, the rappers’ whereabouts for the entire evening are unknown.
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Danielle Bacher, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Since premiering in 2016, there have been eight seasons (plus a three-season spin-off called Home Town Takeover), and now the formerly unknown south-central Mississippi town is practically a household name.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
When an unknown entity emerges from the gorge, the two must work together to combat evil.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
Brody — still mostly unknown in Hollywood — got sick at the beginning of production, lost 30 pounds and poured himself into the haunting role of the virtuoso.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Danielle Bacher, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Since premiering in 2016, there have been eight seasons (plus a three-season spin-off called Home Town Takeover), and now the formerly unknown south-central Mississippi town is practically a household name.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
When an unknown entity emerges from the gorge, the two must work together to combat evil.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
Brody — still mostly unknown in Hollywood — got sick at the beginning of production, lost 30 pounds and poured himself into the haunting role of the virtuoso.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unknown
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Bitcoin can feel intimidating for newcomers, especially those unfamiliar with the complexities of crypto wallets, private keys, and exchanges.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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His administration has brought attention to excessive spending—largely unfamiliar to those outside the Beltway—on woke, anti-American, or wasteful government programs at USAID, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Education thus far.—
Matt Klink,
Orange County Register,
19 Feb. 2025
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Most recently, three designers – Sandy Liang, Elena Velez, and Jane Wade – experimented with crypto, AI, and hardware in novel ways at New York Fashion Week (NYFW).—
Jackie Berardo,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The letter detailed about 180 medical device staff cuts, which included 25 experts in artificial intelligence, a 20 percent reduction in biostatisticians who evaluated studies of novel devices and the loss of molecular biologists with expertise in diagnostic tests that pinpoint a cancer subtype.—
Christina Jewett,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Customers can make an appointment to browse the merchandise, including furniture, jewelry, silver, and obscure objects from around the globe, before placing their bids in the auctions, which are held exclusively online.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Players carry fake guns – such as water pistols – while concealing their identities and running through areas and hiding in obscure places.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Many had wondered what her future held with the company and that her acting like nothing had happened was a little strange.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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People say Yoko’s art is strange and her music is not very good.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While figures like Rosa Parks became household names, grassroots leaders like Griffin made waves in their own communities, driving change that often went unrecognized on a national scale.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Each hour this goes unrecognized makes the success of the coup more likely.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie turned the wizardly backstory into an epic adventure, opening a gateway for young unbeknownst fantasy fans everywhere while also delivering a classically wholesome story about the importance of family and a parent's unconditional love.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
1 July 2024
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For a surprise at the end, unbeknownst even to King, Winfrey arranged a path lined with sparklers, framing the couple in a golden glow against the night sky.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2024
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Tulowitzki, now an assistant coach with the Texas Longhorns, happily obliged — excited to work with a player of Betts’ caliber and, like the rest of the baseball world, also curious to see how the six-time Gold Glove right fielder would fare in his virtually unprecedented position switch.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The finale of Zero Day manages to deliver a satisfying conclusion to its tale of De Niro's aging and once-revered leader being summoned back into action by current POTUS Evelyn Mitchell (Angela Bassett) to get to the bottom of this unprecedented threat.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk might not truly be leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite what President Donald Trump and his allies have said in previous weeks, according to new court documents reviewed by Newsweek.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The video discussion started with benchmarks, details about xAI's new data center and the desire to create a chatbot that didn't need to be politically correct.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Unknown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknown. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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