underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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Aparicio, who made history as the first Indigenous woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award, has used her platform to amplify underrepresented voices and champion gender equality and Indigenous rights worldwide as a cultural ambassador for Mexico.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The study also found that the additional federal support failed to increase enrollment in graduate programs, including for underrepresented students.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The studio aims to create bold and culture-driven stories that amplify underrepresented voices in Hollywood.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Through its Show Your HBCU Spirit initiative, Diageo continued its investment in the next generation of changemakers, highlighting HBCU pride while supporting programs like Learning Skills for Life, a free bartending and mixology certification for underrepresented communities.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The study also found that the additional federal support failed to increase enrollment in graduate programs, including for underrepresented students.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The studio aims to create bold and culture-driven stories that amplify underrepresented voices in Hollywood.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Through its Show Your HBCU Spirit initiative, Diageo continued its investment in the next generation of changemakers, highlighting HBCU pride while supporting programs like Learning Skills for Life, a free bartending and mixology certification for underrepresented communities.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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