unheralded
Americanadjective
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appearing without fanfare, publicity, or advance acclaim.
The young pianist proved to be an unheralded genius.
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appearing without warning or prior announcement; unexpected.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of unheralded
First recorded in 1835–45; un- 1 + herald ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Yet it was in the far less unheralded role of ensuring conference unity in which Mr. McConnell ranks among the most influential Senate leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“English Liberator” reads like a period war novel, an enjoyable ride for the history buff looking for unheralded adventure stories bridging the gap between Waterloo and Fort Sumter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Whoever comes out on top will face third seed Alexander Zverev of Germany or the unheralded Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
For one, the audacity of its existence — how on earth can anyone justify turning a 450-page book on an unheralded section of Southern California into an 800-page one?
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025
Unseen, unheralded; and he might die yet, and nobody would know: but even if no witnesses ever told it, it was still true.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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