UNHERALDED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unheralded

adjective

Definition of unheralded

as in unsung

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Recent Examples of unheralded Then, almost out of nowhere, an unheralded Panthers playmaker shut everyone down. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 This quiet midseason retirement, following his last game on July 25, highlights the often-unheralded end to dedicated minor league careers, even for those showing persistence and loyalty to a single franchise. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 After nearly losing, in what would have been a Cinderella upset, to a completely unheralded Cabo Verde, Argentina benefitted from questionable refereeing decisions in subsequent victories over Egypt and Switzerland. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 Not bad for a relatively unheralded third-round draft pick four years ago. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unheralded

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Davis, a foster parent, was appointed in 2023 to the bipartisan Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Working Group, and is focused on family welfare issues and ideas to improve DCFS, a worthy and unsung focus.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
There was entertainment from both sides in unsung players stepping up.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsung

Adjective

The Financial Times reported last month that Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s IPO advisers were lobbying credit-rating agencies for blue-chip status, which would be almost unheard-of for companies as unprofitable as both AI labs are.

— Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The museum’s floor plan, especially its curved walls, presented previously unheard-of challenges for exhibiting artworks.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of unheard-of

Adjective

Portioned cups of sauces, dressings have some sort of liquid sitting on the lids from an unknown source.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
At least seven Jews are among the 17,000 missing Lebanese people whose fate remains unknown decades after the 15-year war ended, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of unknown

Adjective

Beyond the bounds of Delft, the living Vermeer was largely uncelebrated.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
That would be the Lincoln Academy, a commendable but nevertheless relatively uncelebrated nonprofit, non-partisan organization that has been around since the mid-1960s and will induct a new group on April 11 in ceremonies on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026

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