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known
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more unknown
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most unknown
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not widely acknowledged or familiar to most people
- The path through the dense forest led into the unknown, with no clear markers to guide the way.
- The unknown author’s book became a sleeper hit after its release.
- The small café in the alley remained largely unknown, even to locals.
- He took on an unknown role, eager to make his mark in the industry.
- The unknown inventor had no formal recognition for his groundbreaking ideas.
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(of a person) not known by many people
- The band played in small venues for years, struggling to gain recognition and remain relatively unknown in the music industry.
- Despite her talent, the singer remained relatively unknown until her song went viral on social media.
- The unknown artist's work was displayed in a small, local gallery.
- The concert featured a few unknown bands, which surprised the audience.
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not existing or occurring in a particular place, time, or situation before
- Such kindness was unknown in that harsh environment.
- That style of music was unknown in the region until recently.
- A level of peace unknown for decades was finally achieved.
- These traditions were unknown in the area before the settlers arrived.
- This type of weather is unknown in the region during summer.