unpublished
adjective
un·pub·lished
ˌən-ˈpə-blisht 
: not published: such as
a
: not released for public distribution or sale
an unpublished book/manuscript
b
: having no works that have been published
an unpublished author
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In the movie, Andy experiences a number of insane asks from her boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), including getting the latest unpublished Harry Potter manuscript and ordering a steak to Miranda's desk in under 15 minutes — some of which were real experiences.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Today, in the context of this historic event, the artist presents a series of unpublished photographs from that session with Vanity Fair.
—Gustavo Egusquiza, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Created and licensed under the Stan Lee brand, the show will reflect his legacy of heart, imagination, and empowerment — his passion for storytelling, boundless creativity, and belief in the hero within us all — exploring a diverse range of stories inspired by Stan’s many unpublished ideas.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
The event will feature the first proper live performances of material Wilco recorded with Billy Bragg for three Mermaid Avenue albums inspired by a trunk of unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Today, in the context of this historic event, the artist presents a series of unpublished photographs from that session with Vanity Fair.
—Gustavo Egusquiza, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Created and licensed under the Stan Lee brand, the show will reflect his legacy of heart, imagination, and empowerment — his passion for storytelling, boundless creativity, and belief in the hero within us all — exploring a diverse range of stories inspired by Stan’s many unpublished ideas.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
The event will feature the first proper live performances of material Wilco recorded with Billy Bragg for three Mermaid Avenue albums inspired by a trunk of unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unpublished
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“Unpublished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpublished. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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