unsung

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The beauty of this show is that Waters and his producers focused on history’s unsung heroes or the lesser-known feats of famous ones with an infectious, besotted revelry that frequently inspired further research.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

But a griddle—a rectangular slab of hot steel set above gas burners—can actually be the unsung hero of the backyard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Tyler Whitnall, managing director of the zoo, said: "Vultures are the unsung heroes of our planet's ecosystems, acting as nature's clean-up crew to keep environments safe and disease-free."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

He’s a rich real estate developer who quit the race in November after an unsung yearlong campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I really am the unsung hero of this investigation.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green