as in unexplored
not having been found or noticed; not discovered
undiscovered territory The team of scientists searched the jungle for previously undiscovered species of insects.
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Recent Examples of undiscovered
With deep-sea mining looming, biologists race to collect and name the undiscovered species of the abyss, the last wilderness on earth.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
This effort could reveal hitherto undiscovered and unexpected patterns of movement, like vortices around the poles of the sun similar to those spotted above the poles of Venus and Saturn.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 June 2025
Sea, Sun and Sand There are plenty of lovely beaches in Cyprus but Governor’s Beach, about 30 minutes from Limassol, feels somewhat undiscovered.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
For now, Koh Lanta remains relatively undiscovered, especially by Americans.
—Eric Goodman, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
This effort could reveal hitherto undiscovered and unexpected patterns of movement, like vortices around the poles of the sun similar to those spotted above the poles of Venus and Saturn.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 June 2025
Sea, Sun and Sand There are plenty of lovely beaches in Cyprus but Governor’s Beach, about 30 minutes from Limassol, feels somewhat undiscovered.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
For now, Koh Lanta remains relatively undiscovered, especially by Americans.
—Eric Goodman, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undiscovered
Adjective
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Williams said that even though the Holocaust has been the subject of intense historical interest over the years, many parts of that history, particularly in Eastern Europe, remain unexplored or unknown.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Season 2 will also continue answering questions that were left unexplored after the season 1 finale.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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The early childhood development nonprofit was notified that incoming grants would be awarded this summer, but the exact date was unknown, CEO and President Kara Waddell said in a statement in May.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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