unsung hero

phrase

: one that has not received proper recognition
Banana bread is the unsung hero of cutting back on kitchen waste.—Kaitlyn McInnis

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And then there’s another unsung hero, by the way, the Dani product. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 But her unsung hero gave her an unexpectedly raunchy piece of advice right before a date, encouraging her to start re-engaging with life. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 Dominic Smith Smith was an unsung hero early in the season, but his bat, along with the rest of the team, has cooled down over the last two months. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Chairs Vintage chairs are another unsung hero lurking in most charity shops. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsung hero

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“Unsung hero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung%20hero. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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