as in unknown
not widely known
the influenza epidemic of 1918 was eminently egalitarian: it struck down the famous and the unfamous with equal fervor
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Recent Examples of unfamous
Early in his career, Tillmans began shooting for the British street style magazine i-D, creating portraits of the famous and unfamous, while also documenting club life and gay culture.
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Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
And then Wickie becomes Dawn's perpetual houseguest — which is practically a whole other TV show about a celebrity crashing with unfamous people, a concept so obvious Harry Styles already produced a failed TV series about it.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 3 May 2021
Of course, many other singers famous and unfamous have struggled with the anthem’s vast dynamics, dizzying melodies and inherent pressure involved with performing the piece.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 25 Feb. 2021
Today, however, the unfamous are experimenting too.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2020
The point is the music’s pulse, its pep, and more than anything, the way it has been consumed: by unfamous people doing goofy routines.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2020
But don't forget that your unfamous neighbor is struggling too.
—Jessica A. Gold, SELF, 3 Aug. 2018
Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
And then Wickie becomes Dawn's perpetual houseguest — which is practically a whole other TV show about a celebrity crashing with unfamous people, a concept so obvious Harry Styles already produced a failed TV series about it.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 3 May 2021
Of course, many other singers famous and unfamous have struggled with the anthem’s vast dynamics, dizzying melodies and inherent pressure involved with performing the piece.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 25 Feb. 2021
Today, however, the unfamous are experimenting too.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2020
The point is the music’s pulse, its pep, and more than anything, the way it has been consumed: by unfamous people doing goofy routines.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2020
But don't forget that your unfamous neighbor is struggling too.
—Jessica A. Gold, SELF, 3 Aug. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamous
Adjective
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As of Saturday, police said the motive and the suspect's relationship to the victim were unknown.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Compared to Vietnam’s big-hitting destinations—Hôi An, Hạ Long Bay—Phú Yên, on the south central coast, is virtually unknown, which is a wonderful thing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lyrics in the song include clear references to Taylor’s life and style, and also some more obscure Easter-egg-type reference.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unfamous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfamous. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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