as in hidden
not seen or able to be seen
unseen dangers He escaped unseen.
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Recent Examples of unseen
Toxic lead, asbestos, and arsenic lurk unseen in the ruins.
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Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2025
At the start of the two-minute clip, released Wednesday, the unseen enemies meet for coffee and exchange pleasantries.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Undersea cables, though often unseen, are vital for internet services, global communications, and countless aspects of modern life.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Geopolitical change will continue, and new risks will arise even as current risks are addressed – Events once thought rare are occurring more often and at scales previously unseen, impacting business strategy and operations in complex and nonlinear ways that vary by country and sector.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2025
At the start of the two-minute clip, released Wednesday, the unseen enemies meet for coffee and exchange pleasantries.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Undersea cables, though often unseen, are vital for internet services, global communications, and countless aspects of modern life.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Geopolitical change will continue, and new risks will arise even as current risks are addressed – Events once thought rare are occurring more often and at scales previously unseen, impacting business strategy and operations in complex and nonlinear ways that vary by country and sector.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseen
Adjective
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Including trends, advice, and how to find the hidden gems.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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And head to Walmart to explore more items from its hidden cozy home shop from just $2.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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You’re left with skin that feels comfortable, purified, and protected, as if wrapped in an invisible shield against daily environmental damage.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The show literally does have invisible people watching the characters, who the characters aren’t aware of.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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Imagine walking more than 60 miles through a deadly jungle, your children by your side, clinging to the faint hope of safety and a better future.—
Chris Shue,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some voiced faint hope that President-elect Donald Trump would support their cause; others accused China’s Communist Party of infiltrating South Korea’s news media.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The darkness of the land gives it a dingy atmosphere like an actual swamp and, fittingly, an inconspicuous opening in a tree stump leads to Shrek's Merry Fairytale ride.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Test the product on an inconspicuous area of carpeting before incorporating it with your other cleaning products.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2025
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In Murnau’s film, this is Ellen and Nosferatu’s only night together, and the focus is on the vampire; his hollowed eyes, long claws, and kneeling figure are illuminated, while Ellen is turned away from the camera, her body a lumpy, indistinct shape on the bed.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, the end product’s indistinct mechanics for its cast—Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Shark, and Deadshot all reduced to interchangeable shooter drones—and stagnant, grind-heavy missions intended to be played on repeat for incrementally better loot resulted in a flop.—
Matt Kamen,
WIRED,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Toyota’s Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB) system manages the transition between regenerative braking and hydraulic brakes so smoothly that the shift is imperceptible.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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This is because minor changes in its illumination are almost imperceptible.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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That slight warming trend is expected to continue Friday, when high temperatures reach the upper 30s, with lows in the upper teens.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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The snow started falling Sunday afternoon, with a slight mix of hail.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseen. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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