How to Use unsung in a Sentence

unsung

adjective
  • He is one of the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement.
  • Next to Myles is Jim Morris, one of the unsung heroes of our city.
    The Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2022
  • Bulletin boards are the unsung heroes of the classroom.
    Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 27 June 2023
  • To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.
    Laura Kwerel, NPR, 8 Apr. 2024
  • An unsung hero of the surgical mask is the metal prong tucked into the seam at the bridge of the nose.
    Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 22 Jan. 2021
  • All of us should give it to Mykey and Nummer, all of our unsung heroes.
    Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2022
  • To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.
    Ryan Katz, NPR, 26 June 2024
  • To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.
    Autumn Barnes, NPR, 24 Sep. 2024
  • The species' rebound is due to an unsung mission of our state parks.
    Star Tribune, 21 Mar. 2021
  • Booties are the unsung heroes of any fashion-savvy wardrobe.
    Maia Torres, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Here’s a look at how unsung heroes will impact the game.
    Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
  • But in this Tempest, the unsung text also feels unloved.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Take time away from tourist traps to explore some of the city's unsung quarters.
    Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2021
  • Really, the humble tank top might just be the unsung hero of the travel wardrobe.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Soft skills are often the unsung heroes in the gaming world, Williams added.
    Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Belts just might be the unsung heroes of most fashion brands.
    Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
  • But for me, the unsung hero of stress-free travel lies in a great personal item bag.
    Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Beck is the unsung hero of these otherwise weak cold opens.
    Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2020
  • Mid-Calf The mid-calf suede boot is a bit of an unsung hero, and yet, one of the most versatile options.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Far from the holiday hoopla is one of the unsung heroes of Globe Santa.
    Ellen Bartlett, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Ah, the trials of being the unsung hero behind the curtain.
    Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Now, the unsung heroes of the portfolio are getting a chance to shine.
    Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Though a pioneer of the genre, Martell is considered an unsung hero of the genre.
    Char Adams, NBC News, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The unsung hero's kind response has stayed with her ever since.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
  • And the plight of these unsung heroes of the food chain has proved difficult to publicize.
    Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • Truth is, condiments are the unsung heroes of the pandemic.
    Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2022
  • But only one is the true unsung hero of this mega-franchise: Tyrannosaurus rex.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 June 2022
  • Learn more › Marine batteries are the unsung hero of the boating world.
    Randy Zellers, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Katalin Karikó, 66: Relative to some of the other names on this list, Karikó is the unsung hero.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
  • His steadying presence is one of the most unsung factors in the team’s success.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2021

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