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to place too low a value on
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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That’s because there’s an underappreciated cost to not fixing problems within the police force, one of which is legal settlements tied to police misconduct, Boik added.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This truly does feel like a movie that will be on someone’s list of underappreciated masterpieces in a few years, so why not see if that someone is you?—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the digital sizing kit could be interpreted as Circular’s free version, the company’s FAQ page recommends the physical kit for the best accuracy, and indeed, the digital AI underestimated my size by two.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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And that should not be underestimated.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And at the center of it all is Carell — an 11-time Emmy nominee who is overdue, undervalued, and once again, doing some of his career-best work.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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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
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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What seems to have gone unnoticed is that his ballroom will only hold 999 people, but the WHCD had 2,600 people in attendance (dubious math, at best).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Surveillance video also captured Recinos sitting on a roof, apparently unnoticed by deputies passing by below.—
Ted Scouten,
Miami Herald,
2 May 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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In Season 2, the star provided her voice for an uncredited phone cameo as Dominic Di Grasso’s (Michael Imperioli) enraged wife Abby.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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After an uncredited rewrite by Gary Ross (The Hunger Games), Wyatt further retooled the Desert Warrior script with his screenwriter wife, Erica Beeney (with whom the director had co-written the 2019 sci-fi thriller Captive State), shifting the focus to the female protagonist.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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