undercurrent

Example Sentences

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Although the label is itself lighthearted, its popularity points to a rising undercurrent of fatigue and frustration.

From MarketWatch

But Roumain pulls his orchestra back to a mellow steady-state undercurrent for the monologues, emphasizing the clarity of the text above all.

From New York Times

Dale wins with his plaintains, which furthers what I feel is a very understated undercurrent throughout these first two episodes that depicts him in a light, positive manner.

From Salon

The beauty of DiCamillo’s text is that it is equal parts somber and silly, its undercurrent of grief balanced by fantastical absurdities.

From New York Times

There are such undercurrents of hurt and sadness and loneliness in his performance in “Banshees.”

From Los Angeles Times