as in unknown
not widely known
she was an unrecognized pioneer in the field of mathematics until a film about her life was produced
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Recent Examples of unrecognized
However, their own experiences and labor have largely been unrecognized in serious discussions of how the college football system functions.
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Essence, 9 May 2025
While unrecognized in their time, the group is now regarded as one of the most important artistic movements of the 20th century.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
In retrospect, this may be one of the most significant insights of his pontificate—the frank recognition that the number and gravity of violent conflicts constitute a world war that has largely gone unrecognized.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
For example, a user tries to access a system from an unrecognized device or unusual location.
—Kris Lahiri, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 9 May 2025
While unrecognized in their time, the group is now regarded as one of the most important artistic movements of the 20th century.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
In retrospect, this may be one of the most significant insights of his pontificate—the frank recognition that the number and gravity of violent conflicts constitute a world war that has largely gone unrecognized.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
For example, a user tries to access a system from an unrecognized device or unusual location.
—Kris Lahiri, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrecognized
Adjective
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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The actual cost of the wedding is unknown, but Venice regional governor Luca Zaia originally estimated the cost between 20 million-30 million euros, or $23 million-$34 million, in a June 24 Reuters article.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Their final products include paintings, sketches, audio recordings, sculptures and videos of some of the Louvre’s most iconic artworks, as well as some of its more obscure.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Answers vary from obvious to obscure, some citing culture or clutch performances, while others cling to cliches that this club is turning into truths.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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“Unrecognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrecognized. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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