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doldisen
"Doldisen" means "the hidden or unknown person," often referring to someone who is not widely recognized or famous despite achievements.
In a sentence
Doldisen avslöjade plötsligt sina sanna talanger.
The dark horse suddenly revealed their true talents.
Usage: 'Doldisen' here refers to a person who has been inconspicuous or unnoticed but possesses extraordinary abilities.
Trots att han länge varit en doldis i branschen, fick han äntligen erkännande.
Although he had been a dark horse in the industry for a long time, he finally received recognition.
Usage: 'Doldis' depicts an individual who remained unnoticed within a specific field or context for an extended period.
Programmet lyfte fram några av de dolda historierna från doldisar i vetenskapens värld.
The program presented some hidden stories of dark horses in the world of science.
Usage: 'Doldisar' here represents individuals of lesser awareness but significant impact within the scientific community.
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