in plain sight

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That's because, based on their interpretation of the computer system's analysis, they believe it has found a sketch of Boleyn that has been hiding in plain sight as an "unidentified woman" for hundreds of years.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Hiding in plain sight that night, among the patrons scattered throughout the museum, was photographer and activist Nan Goldin, along with several members of her advocacy group, P.A.I.N.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

It was right there the whole time, hiding in plain sight: “epic” is an acronym for “Elvis Presley in Concert.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

If he is going to allow his parents and his salary to dictate whether or not you wed, that’s a choice, and it implies that the answer may be hiding in plain sight.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

How could something like that be anchored above the Empire State Building, in plain sight of millions of people, and not get noticed?

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan