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undercurrent

noun

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as in undertow

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Recent Examples of undercurrent Saint Michel's Cafe, named for the late Brooklyn artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and built as a sanctuary meant to inspire the city's next generation of creatives, takes Sunday, tapping into the album's undercurrent of self-belief and hometown pride. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The vibe is intimate, with the jittery undercurrent of an unboxing video. — Anna Russell, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026 Uncertainty is the undercurrent of Southampton’s preparations. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 An undercurrent of concern for executives, reps and audiences alike is the improbability of repeating 2026’s relentless success. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undercurrent

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undertow

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Indeed, the footage of the harried production staff trying to keep the show going on from the office at Bray Studios where the shoot is happening sometimes plays like a vintage workplace comedy but with a dark undertow.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
The Giants are caught too deep in the undertow for a salvage mission this season, but the timing was right to take a look at Tugboat.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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