1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
Examples of hidden in a Sentence
There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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At the center sits a giant mound of dirty work clothes, and hidden speakers play a nonstop whisper of the laborers’ names.
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Jeff Chu,
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6 July 2026
But there are hidden masses among us who need only catch a glimpse of its college-Photoshop cover art—a Statue of Liberty with her dress hiked up, dancing like the recession had just been declared over—to feel an instant shiver of pathos and pain.
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The 474-piece kit includes the princess’ iconic blue dress on a display stand with hidden rooms, accessories, and minifigures for imaginative play.
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PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2026
But there are hidden masses among us who need only catch a glimpse of its college-Photoshop cover art—a Statue of Liberty with her dress hiked up, dancing like the recession had just been declared over—to feel an instant shiver of pathos and pain.
—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
5 July 2026
The 474-piece kit includes the princess’ iconic blue dress on a display stand with hidden rooms, accessories, and minifigures for imaginative play.
—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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