latent
Example Sentences
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He knew that the return of a legend like Pacquiao was not an isolated rumor, but a latent option.
From Los Angeles Times
“Within that sea of brilliance, the seeds for all that we now know were already present, latent, waiting to unfold,” Whittle wrote in his report.
From Salon
I also like a hit of warmth, like a sprinkle of nutmeg or cardamom, to bring out the cherry's more latent flavors.
From Salon
“Sacramento” might not be about California’s capital per se, but it perfectly reflects the latent magic so many people have experienced in the city it’s named for.
From Salon
But intimacy has a way of drawing out latent political tensions and making them intensely personal.
From Los Angeles Times
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