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as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
the victim of the crime will remain nameless to protect his privacy those nameless editors who write the synopses for TV shows in the newspaper
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as in incredible
beyond the power to describe
was seized with a nameless, vague fear that made her seek the companionship of another person
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as in unknown
not widely known
a nameless poet who has just been rediscovered by devotees of love poems
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Recent Examples of nameless
Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood.
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But arguably the most intriguing project remained nameless and was little more than an aside.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Most MacBooks have excellent displays, so a cheap and nameless secondary display probably isn’t going to work for many Mac users.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The man is nameless to emphasize both the singular and the universal nature of his situation.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But arguably the most intriguing project remained nameless and was little more than an aside.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Most MacBooks have excellent displays, so a cheap and nameless secondary display probably isn’t going to work for many Mac users.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The man is nameless to emphasize both the singular and the universal nature of his situation.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameless
Adjective
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The entrepreneur and businessman and the unnamed plane instructor had reportedly set off from the city of Rennes for La Baule on Friday afternoon for the Fly In La Baule meeting gathering light airplane enthusiasts.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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The unnamed man was released on bail Friday while detectives continue their investigation, the statement added.—
Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The South American squad secured the $350,000 prize and trophy after an incredible lower bracket run, overcoming an early playoff loss to Paper Rex.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Instead, Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made an incredible 15 saves and Ecuador walked away with a humbling result against an opponent it was heavily favored to beat.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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But despite their individual backgrounds, the one thing pulling each of the athletes together has been their willingness risks—even when the result is entirely unknown.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The victim, who remains unidentified as of publication, died at the scene.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The president also posted a fake image of himself and several of his administration officials in swimsuits, along with an unidentified woman in a bikini lounging in the water.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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The prosecution claims David did this unspeakable crime while in the grips of a night terror, and his friends and family seemingly believe that story.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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This is a story devoid of childlike wonder, just the horrific evil men are capable of and the small acts of grace found in unspeakable circumstances.—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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The interlocking puzzle of the iPhone, GPS and Google Maps was a moment when multiple strands of technological development, some of them obscure and many with deep links to the US military, converged into a single life-changing package.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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This anonymous political cash is commonly known as dark money, and its prevalence is growing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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With the games having kicked off, the sport has shown its ineffable power to supplant crass and capitalistic overreach.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Courtesy of the City of Orlando Overall, the leafy memorial’s open-space concept uplifts and seems to point skyward toward the ineffable.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Nameless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameless. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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