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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
The county Public Guardian serves as a conservator for vulnerable disabled residents, but can’t accept nameless cases.
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Here is a sample of their handiwork: These nameless leakers from the Pentagon want a military that’s woke, not lethal.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 May 2025
The Cholera Ghosts all began as pretty much an entity of nameless specters covered in sores who aren’t accepted in the main house, but that didn’t stop Sodaro from building a whole character biography.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 1 May 2025
Though the celebrity sightings are fun, the most powerful moment in the 69-minute installment comes when two people, Carmen and a relative who shall remain nameless for spoiler reasons, have a quiet conversation in an empty room.
—EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Here is a sample of their handiwork: These nameless leakers from the Pentagon want a military that’s woke, not lethal.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 May 2025
The Cholera Ghosts all began as pretty much an entity of nameless specters covered in sores who aren’t accepted in the main house, but that didn’t stop Sodaro from building a whole character biography.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 1 May 2025
Though the celebrity sightings are fun, the most powerful moment in the 69-minute installment comes when two people, Carmen and a relative who shall remain nameless for spoiler reasons, have a quiet conversation in an empty room.
—EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameless
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According to a Milwaukee Police Department detective's interview with Williams quoted in criminal complaints filed against Johnson and Williams, the two men and an unnamed 14-year-old companion planned to rob Jamal's mother at gunpoint at her home.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
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One unnamed feature on the intro sticks out though, complementing Tyler’s characteristic moxie with seasoned, head-of-state bravado.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
21 July 2025
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It’s been an incredible year for gaming in just the first six months, with the release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (93), Blue Prince (92), Split Fiction (91) and Death Stranding 2 (89).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Every day on set is a gift thanks to the dedication, talent, and friendship of our incredible cast and crew.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The possibility of a third season is unknown, but the end of their current contract doesn’t rule out future seasons of the show or other projects from the couple.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
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Turner, who is saddled with a few demons of his own, is pulled into the twisted case of an unidentified Jane Doe whose body is found at the bottom of El Capitan, Yosemite's famous 3,000-foot cliff.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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The man jumped a barricade near the finish line and ran toward the racers, reportedly shouting objections to Israel's participation and carrying unidentified items.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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As Ernest Burkhart, a simple-minded man manipulated to do unspeakable things, DiCaprio presents his character's moral conflict with complexity.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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The point, of course, isn’t that America’s film industry should be doing more to profit off the back of an unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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In order to produce so many shows, Marvel had to mine the depths of its archives which led to productions based on obscure characters that many fans didn't care about.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Provider tax The bill includes a rather obscure change that could cost the state millions of dollars and, in turn, a reduction in services.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
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According to an anonymous eyewitness, several first responders arrived on the scene of the attack, which marks the fourth shark encounter in Florida's Volusia County so far this year, according to the county website.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203 or use the anonymous West Hartford Police Department Tip Line at 860-570-8969 or email at [email protected].—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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This led to a conversation about the right casting for a part, and the mysterious, ineffable quality of performers with chemistry — something Danson doesn't really believe in, but Hunt isn't so sure.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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That ineffable feeling of danger is what drew so many people to FLAG’s Memorial Day performance.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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“Nameless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameless. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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