as in countless
too many to be counted
untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land
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Recent Examples of untold
Flashbacks revisit some of the most iconic moments and songs from his music career while revealing the untold story of a private man who dealt with his share of darkness off stage.
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Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
There are about 114 billion pennies currently in circulation in the United States, the Treasury says, with an untold number buried in sofa cushions or rattling around under car floor mats.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Education lifted him from the barrio.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
Hospitals were sacked and shut down, meaning untold numbers suffered due to a lack of medical treatment.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 16 May 2025
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Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
There are about 114 billion pennies currently in circulation in the United States, the Treasury says, with an untold number buried in sofa cushions or rattling around under car floor mats.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
Follow More of Our Reporting on Explore more Fort Worth history in photos & untold stories
Fort Worth Entertainment
How Willie Nelson changed country music in a little North Texas town 50 years ago
May 14, 2025 5:50 AM
Fort Worth
Education lifted him from the barrio.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
Hospitals were sacked and shut down, meaning untold numbers suffered due to a lack of medical treatment.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untold
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Its special appeal lies not in overt complexity but in its unwavering consistency and broad appeal, serving as a significant gateway for countless consumers entering the world of tequila.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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And the annals of cinema are filled with countless iconic examples, from Cary Grant in North by Northwest to Tom Cruise in Risky Business to Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Untold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untold. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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