undercurrent

An undercurrent of friction brought an edge to the breezy vibe, with Edwards often acting as the awkward buffer between Lucey and Barberie, who did little to disguise their dislike of each other.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Defiant and electrifying, it carries a surprising undercurrent of optimism - while songs like Trance State and Dancing with the Europeans rank among the band's best work.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

“There’s a general undercurrent running through a lot of the tech world that is just not in touch with what the rest of the world thinks.”

From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026

You find yourself grateful for what appears clearly wrought factuality, while detecting an undercurrent of “Ya can’t say I didn’t tell ya!”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026

Though her tone was calm, there was an undercurrent of tension in her words.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

Seen in two venues, that balance shifted: The High’s theatrical immersion emphasized Evans’s ominous undercurrents, while the Whitney’s understatement illuminates her generative spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

“In an eventual post-crisis world, a multi- polar environment lends itself to a much more gold-positive one. Additionally, many of the undercurrents that drove gold prices higher remain intact, albeit on pause,” he added.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

It’s possible to miss some of the dramatic undercurrents gripping the stock market right now by looking only at the surface.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 15, 2025

It’s also well cast, with the appealing Blyth always in control of the undercurrents, especially alongside the excellent Tovey, playing a sadder, wiser closetedness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2025

Somehow during their aimless but oh-so-significant conversation with its delicious pauses and thrilling undercurrents of emotion, they came to know that they loved each other passionately.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith