unheard-of

adjective

ˌən-ˈhərd-ˌəv How to pronounce unheard-of (audio)
Definition of unheard-ofnext
as in unprecedented
not known or experienced before houses selling at unheard-of prices

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Recent Examples of unheard-of The darling of the screen charmed audiences around the globe, but had a tough time making love and romance work with her unheard-of level of stardom. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 The damage forced an almost unheard-of response from the grain trade itself. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Fetterman and McCormick even launched a joint fundraising committee, practically unheard-of for senators from different parties. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 But now the Carlssons and Celebrinis can make more than that on a four or five-year deal, guaranteeing generational wealth while also setting themselves up for as-yet-unheard-of third contracts at just 26. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unheard-of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unheard-of
  1. unprecedented
  2. novel
  3. strange
  4. unfamiliar
  5. new
Adjective
  • The hotel’s unprecedented vantage point envelops guests in panoramic views of Melbourne and the ocean lapping at Port Phillip Bay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Steve Parker, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, said the company expects to deliver seekers at unprecedented production levels.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of unprecedented
Adjective
  • When Anderson was first diagnosed in the late 1990s, the hepatitis C virus was still relatively novel.
    — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Both clubs sit on hills surrounded by pine trees, offering a cool escape from the city and a novel way to immerse yourself in something that has become a fixture of 2026 Medellín.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of novel
Adjective
  • The small army at Kostabi World turned out images of featureless characters moving through strange, otherworldly scenes, caught between intimacy, alienation, and the discomfort of contemporary life.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The first bit of growth might be especially strange-looking, says Sutcliffe.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, many investors of all sorts who are unfamiliar with crypto find buying HYPE tokens can be cumbersome, typically requiring them to create a crypto wallet and connect it to a decentralized exchange.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfamiliar
Adjective
  • Therefore, additional heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of flooding to redevelop.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Ukrainian defense tech Buntar Aerospace has raised $16 million in a new financing round to expand production, develop its autonomous systems and enter new markets.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of new

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“Unheard-of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unheard-of. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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