unpublished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an unpublished book/manuscript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an unpublished author
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Peck offers insight into Orwell’s political evolution by drawing on letters, manuscripts and other unpublished materials, with actor Damian Lewis providing the author’s voice.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 May 2025
The fellowship is for unpublished diverse women and non-binary individuals, seeking to provide a launchpad for more diverse stories in publishing.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Genesis was introduced to the Doors’ world via A Guide to the Labyrinth: The Collected Works of Jim Morrison, featuring poetry, lyrics, essays and unpublished notes that the company published in May 2022.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Judge Arun Subramanian led jury selection, focusing in part on a long, unpublished list of names that may come up at trial.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 May 2025
The fellowship is for unpublished diverse women and non-binary individuals, seeking to provide a launchpad for more diverse stories in publishing.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Genesis was introduced to the Doors’ world via A Guide to the Labyrinth: The Collected Works of Jim Morrison, featuring poetry, lyrics, essays and unpublished notes that the company published in May 2022.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Judge Arun Subramanian led jury selection, focusing in part on a long, unpublished list of names that may come up at trial.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 May 2025
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“Unpublished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpublished. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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