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it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade
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Recent Examples of underrated
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The wider Bergen archipelago remains underrated, with thousands of model railway-worthy little islands linked by ferries and smooth roads—and the same might be said about Norway’s rainy second city itself, with its proud history of music and culture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Snowboarder Brenna Huckaby still thinks Canada’s mountains are underrated amongst travelers.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
So talented & most underrated actor.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The wider Bergen archipelago remains underrated, with thousands of model railway-worthy little islands linked by ferries and smooth roads—and the same might be said about Norway’s rainy second city itself, with its proud history of music and culture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Outdoor rugs are underrated as pieces of decor—they’re one of the easiest ways to make your space look intentionally put together with minimal effort.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Snowboarder Brenna Huckaby still thinks Canada’s mountains are underrated amongst travelers.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
Adjective
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Although often underappreciated, depression is associated with a comparable, and sometimes higher, risk for dementia than cardiovascular health, which has has long been considered a key modifiable risk factor.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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The intense offline pressures many young people face are often underappreciated.—
Jennifer Huddleston,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the rise of agentic AI is shifting the CPU-to-GPU balance in AI clusters toward a more even mix, according to Intel’s CEO, something the market has underestimated.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Bad River and environmental groups have filed a state lawsuit seeking to halt the work, arguing regulators have underestimated the damage the reroute construction will cause.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cornerstone of his style as a corporate raider is to take a small stake in an undervalued business and then grind his way to having more and more control.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Saara Pritchard, a former specialist at Christie’s and Sotheby’s known for identifying undervalued artists and building markets around them, is joining as a partner.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The unsung hero of the day was second baseman Abbie Seeley for Newton North.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Far from the glitzy Amalfi Coast, Tuscany’s Versilia coast is a bit of an unsung beach destination in a country known for them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Although attempts were made to wake her up through verbal and sternal stimuli, her difficulty breathing went unrecognized for 15 minutes.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Users should also check event logs for any unrecognized changes to DNS server settings.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After all, this is a silhouette that does not go unnoticed.—
Ángela Belda,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, his average play strength and lack of length don’t go unnoticed versus power rushers or in the run game.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And Solomon didn’t go unrewarded – the film won the Stolman Audience Award for Best Film at the 29th edition of SIFF.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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This invisible effort, frequently performed by women or underrepresented groups, prevents conflict but goes unacknowledged and unrewarded, leading to burnout.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But their uncredited and unsung work for you is still online, and the answer is contained within.—
John Hodgman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Having appeared on screen for three decades, Fleming’s first roles include an uncredited appearance in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore and the TV movie Viper.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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