overrepresented
adjective
over·rep·re·sent·ed
ˈō-vər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
ˈō-və-
: represented excessively
especially
: having representatives in a proportion higher than the average
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And those guesses rely on default templates drawn from overrepresented groups in media and training data: cisgender, white, able-bodied, thin.
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Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In legislative bodies, the overrepresented majority runs roughshod over the underrepresented citizenry.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
But among the most overrepresented jobs in the romance genre, and for love interests in general, is the architect.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Vegas Golden Knights With 7 total selections, and 4 for Team Canada, the Vegas Golden Knights are the second-most overrepresented team in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In legislative bodies, the overrepresented majority runs roughshod over the underrepresented citizenry.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
But among the most overrepresented jobs in the romance genre, and for love interests in general, is the architect.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Vegas Golden Knights With 7 total selections, and 4 for Team Canada, the Vegas Golden Knights are the second-most overrepresented team in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Overrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overrepresented. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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