unrealized
adjective
un·re·al·ized
ˌən-ˈrē-ə-ˌlīzd 
: not realized: such as
a
: not effected, accomplished, or fulfilled
The project remains unrealized.
unrealized desires
unrealized potential
b
: not turned into cash by sale
the stock's unrealized gains
c
: not brought to conscious awareness : not understood
unrealized truths
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Hines floated one idea from the Bitcoin Act introduced by Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., which involves using the unrealized value of U.S. gold reserves to acquire crypto.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
The Trust's net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the period was approximately $1,590,268,000.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Once your unrealized losses reverse, the downturn becomes irrelevant.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Net unrealized appreciation was $37.3 million, compared to a depreciation of $46.6 million in the previous year, reflecting improved performance in certain portfolio companies.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
The Trust's net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the period was approximately $1,590,268,000.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Once your unrealized losses reverse, the downturn becomes irrelevant.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Net unrealized appreciation was $37.3 million, compared to a depreciation of $46.6 million in the previous year, reflecting improved performance in certain portfolio companies.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unrealized
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“Unrealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealized. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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