as yet

phrase

: up to the present or a specified time
There are as yet few clues …—Sharon Kingman

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That’s the second of the three cases this week, the details of which are as yet unknown. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The new show, which as yet is unnamed, will be a practical guide to buying and cooking produce seasonally for health and financial security. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Yarros is currently working on a fourth novel, which is as yet untitled, and a fifth will follow. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 An as yet untitled biopic of Mitchell’s life is said to be in development, with IMDb listing Cameron Crowe as the director and Meryl Streep in the starring role. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as yet

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as yet was in the 15th century

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“As yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20yet. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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