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Recent Examples of undercurrent
There’s an undercurrent of anxiety under all of it, outside of the sea hag.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
BasicNet’s strategy for Sebago is a case study in revamping heritage brands with a cool undercurrent through a lifestyle proposition.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
But the adrenaline accompanied an undercurrent of anxiety.
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Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There’s also a broader cultural undercurrent shaping all of this—a down-to-earth atmosphere that resists hierarchy and self-importance.
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Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for undercurrent
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
BasicNet’s strategy for Sebago is a case study in revamping heritage brands with a cool undercurrent through a lifestyle proposition.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
But the adrenaline accompanied an undercurrent of anxiety.
—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There’s also a broader cultural undercurrent shaping all of this—a down-to-earth atmosphere that resists hierarchy and self-importance.
—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for undercurrent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercurrent
undertow
Noun
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations?
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“Undercurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercurrent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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