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, Pitt didn't go entirely unrecognized for his layered turn, winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 2007 Venice Film Festival.
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Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The problem is compounded in many parts of the country — particularly Arab towns, unrecognized Bedouin villages and older Jewish neighborhoods — where shelter infrastructure is limited or nonexistent.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Despite her achievements, Rosa was forgotten and unrecognized.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 16 June 2025
This paralysis is not due to a lack of strategy, but often the lingering impact of unprocessed or unrecognized financial trauma quietly guides their decisions.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The problem is compounded in many parts of the country — particularly Arab towns, unrecognized Bedouin villages and older Jewish neighborhoods — where shelter infrastructure is limited or nonexistent.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Despite her achievements, Rosa was forgotten and unrecognized.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 16 June 2025
This paralysis is not due to a lack of strategy, but often the lingering impact of unprocessed or unrecognized financial trauma quietly guides their decisions.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrecognized
Adjective
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 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
Adjective
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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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“Unrecognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrecognized. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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