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it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade
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Recent Examples of underrated
Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
The sparking blue-green Gulf and white sand beaches are the area’s biggest draws, but one of its loveliest and most underrated destinations doesn’t rely on either.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Giants: Another savvy draft netted GM Joe Schoen high-ceiling talent — promising QB Jaxson Dart, underrated RB Cam Skattebo, developmental prospect DT Darius Alexander — and Abdul Carter, the best backup outside linebacker (for now) in the NFL.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
And suddenly they’re trapped in my 12-minute monologue about how carbon steel is an underrated alternative that completely changed my cooking.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Safe exit assist This underrated feature is especially handy for families.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
The sparking blue-green Gulf and white sand beaches are the area’s biggest draws, but one of its loveliest and most underrated destinations doesn’t rely on either.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Giants: Another savvy draft netted GM Joe Schoen high-ceiling talent — promising QB Jaxson Dart, underrated RB Cam Skattebo, developmental prospect DT Darius Alexander — and Abdul Carter, the best backup outside linebacker (for now) in the NFL.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
And suddenly they’re trapped in my 12-minute monologue about how carbon steel is an underrated alternative that completely changed my cooking.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
Adjective
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This phenomenon, previously attributed to general educational disruption, is now recognized as a significant linguistic and cognitive developmental issue, highlighting the previously underappreciated role of formal education in language and cognitive development.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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At times, his value can be underappreciated, but Gordon has been one of the more consistent players for Denver.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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For too long society has underestimated the connection between women and wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As the world faces increasingly extreme weather, research is finding that heat waves are being underestimated in some parts of the world.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There were unsung heroes throughout the lineup for Toronto.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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TikTok trend reveals the unsung heroes of vacation planning Are seat assignment fees a scam?—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Thyroid problems Thyroid disease is a potential cause of heavier periods that is often unrecognized, Dr. Ascher-Walsh says.—
Ashley Abramson,
SELF,
7 May 2025
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On their own, Cheech, in his scuffed Crocs, walking the stretch of Venice Boardwalk ahead of his once (and maybe future) co-star went virtually unrecognized.—
Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, those meteors often go unnoticed — unlike this one.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Legal-grade transcription ensures that no subtle discrepancy goes unnoticed.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The absence of master poacher Robert Lewandowski was felt as a come-and-get-me ball across the face of the goal went unrewarded.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The remake’s emphasis on believability comes with a host of simplistic morals, such as how hard work begets dignity, righteous people will experience setbacks but never go unrewarded, and true love wins in the end.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Baker’s career began with bit parts in movies and television (including an uncredited role in Cool Hand Luke) before landing a supporting role alongside Steve McQueen in the 1972 Western Junior Bonner.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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For Every Occasion By Audrey Noble Ida Saki Photo: Quinn Wharton There is one other uncredited performer who, in a way, has been in the room since the very beginning of SISSY.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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