unheralded

Example Sentences

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Maybe there should be little surprise that Maverick McNealy, an intelligent but unheralded American who once considered snubbing golf for a business career, is leading the way.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Aerial refueling tankers play an essential, though often unheralded, role in an air campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The Hurricanes punished him all night, sometimes legally, sometimes questionably, but he stayed composed, turning to unheralded receiver Charlie Becker as a security blanket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

But appearances can be deceiving and Rosenior had earned a reputation as a bright young coach by leading unheralded Strasbourg to a seventh place finish in the French league last season.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

‘Though if he comes, it is likely to be in some way that no one expects, not even Denethor. It will be better so. At least he should come unheralded by us.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien