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unsung

[uhn-suhng] / ʌnˈsʌŋ /


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We think of Los Angeles as a relatively young city, but out of sight and under our feet there lies a massive community of unsung senior citizens whose work is essential to our survival.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

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

Mangroves are one of the world's unsung environmental heroes.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

These unsung masters labored on the magnificent frescoes that cover virtually every inch of the two-story Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

Coherence connectives are the unsung heroes of lucid prose.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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