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Recent Examples of underrated
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Despite an offseason where the Tigers mostly sat out negotiations for Alex Bregman, despite a winter where keeping Gleyber Torres and Jack Flaherty were sold as underrated moves, the Tigers made an aggressive, external signing after all.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
Jackson was discounted, misunderstood, and underrated for most of those eight years, until his second- place finish in the Democratic primary in 1988 changed that.
—Abby Phillip, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
In my humble opinion, boxy sweaters are the most underrated cut on the scene.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Despite an offseason where the Tigers mostly sat out negotiations for Alex Bregman, despite a winter where keeping Gleyber Torres and Jack Flaherty were sold as underrated moves, the Tigers made an aggressive, external signing after all.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Bates is such a force of nature in this flick that the near-Hitchcockian manner in which Reiner does the best directorial work of his career was underrated.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
Jackson was discounted, misunderstood, and underrated for most of those eight years, until his second- place finish in the Democratic primary in 1988 changed that.
—Abby Phillip, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
Adjective
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Bernhard will appear in the next season of Mike White’s HBO series, filling the role of iconic-but-underappreciated female comedian that is cast in each season.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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One of the most underappreciated sports cars in Porsche history is on the verge of finally getting its due.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Seattle’s assimilation of so many players that had previously been underestimated or counted out or pigeonholed, though — starting with former Jets first-round quarterback Sam Darnold — into such a dominant whole is rare.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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His success suggests that mass audiences are capable of engaging with complexity, even when institutions have historically underestimated them.—
Dr. Carlos A Torre,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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McAdams became Raimi's first choice for the lead role in Send Help, about an undervalued worker marooned on an island with her horrible boss.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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What once appeared to be an undervalued Bitcoin miner just a few months ago is now attracting interest from analysts and investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stretch Crepe Pleated Wide-leg Pants A great pair of pants is the unsung hero of a capsule wardrobe, and these are made for repeat wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Devil's food cake mix and Cool Whip are true unsung heroes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Look for who feels seen or overlooked, which moments are usually highlighted, and where teams might feel unrecognized or underappreciated.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some injuries can even go unrecognized for a little bit.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Flory Bidunga’s emergence as an impactful shot blocker has not gone unnoticed by his Kansas men’s basketball teammates.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Peterson’s faith in the core group didn’t go unnoticed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If voters want the inaugural Casting Oscar to reflect the years of invisible work that previously went unrewarded, there might be no better symbolic pick.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2026
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The upper-floor residents can see two states, five counties, and midtown from their living rooms — which means millions can look back at the ungainly tower, their gaze unrewarded.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2026
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Demond started acting in the 1970s with an uncredited role in Cotton Comes to Harlem.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Directed by William Beaudine and an uncredited Tom McNamara.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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