under-the-radar
Flying below notice
Under-the-radar describes something that escapes notice or avoids attracting attention.
The metaphor comes from military aircraft flying low enough to evade radar detection.
A band might build an under-the-radar following before breaking through.
A political candidate might run an under-the-radar campaign, avoiding media scrutiny: He's been flying under the radar since the scandal.
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
- hush-hushHighly confidential matter
undetected · incognito · low-profile · concealed · underground · backdoor · off-the-books · unannounced
Not perceived by anyone
- underratedValued below true worth
- obscureUnknown to most
- sleeperOne at rest
- underappreciatedNot given due recognition
unsung · unheralded · undiscovered · overlooked · unfamiliar · unknown · unrecognized · niche
Not under observation
- untraceableImpossible to follow back
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- burnerHeat-producing device component
- aliasAdopted false name
dodging · skirting · circumventing · ghosting · disappearing · vanishing · ducking · sidestepping
covert
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
hush-hush · undetected · incognito · low-profile · concealed · underground · backdoor · off-the-books · unannounced · quiet
unnoticed
Not perceived by anyone
- underratedValued below true worth
- obscureUnknown to most
- sleeperOne at rest
underappreciated · unsung · unheralded · undiscovered · overlooked · unfamiliar · unknown · unrecognized · niche · word-of-mouth
unmonitored
Not under observation
- untraceableImpossible to follow back
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- burnerHeat-producing device component
alias · dodging · skirting · circumventing · ghosting · disappearing · vanishing · ducking · sidestepping · evading
- discretiondiscreet, discretion, subtle, understated, unobtrusive
- overlookedoverlooked, unnoticed, ignored, forgotten, neglected
under-the-radarhigh-profile
Attracting significant attention
prominent · in the spotlight · front-page · center stage · conspicuous
under-the-radarout in the open
Visible to everyone
overt · publicized · advertised · trumpeted · broadcast
under-the-radarhigh-profile
Attracting significant attention
prominent · conspicuous · in the spotlight · in the limelight · visible
under, radar, radars, underneath, underling, underlings, underlying