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on-the-radar

/ɒn ðə ˈrɑː.də/
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adjective

Known and noticeable, especially to people watching a topic, person, or trend. It often means something is being noticed now, or is likely to get attention soon.

  • The startup is still on-the-radar in tech circles.
  • Her work became more on-the-radar after the award.
  • This issue is now on-the-radar for investors.

Adinary Nuance

On-the-radar is different from famous or well-known. It usually means people have started noticing it, but it is not fully established or widely famous yet. Writers use it when something is getting attention, not when it is already a major name.

In other languages

Vietnamese
đáng chú ý
Spanish
en el radar
Chinese
引人注意的
Japanese
注目されている
Korean
주목받는

Etymology

This phrase comes from the image of something being visible on a radar screen. It became common in modern English in the late 20th century, especially in media and business language.

Common phrases

on-the-radar issuebecome on-the-radarkeep it on the-radarput something on-the-radar

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Frequently asked questions

Is on-the-radar formal or informal?
It is neutral and common in business, media, and everyday speech.
Is on-the-radar the same as famous?
No. It means noticeable or starting to get attention, not famous yet.
Can I use on-the-radar for people?
Yes, especially for people becoming noticed in work, sports, or media.
Is on-the-radar used in academic writing?
It can be used in academic writing, but it sounds more natural in analysis or reports.