unrepresentative

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Recent Examples of unrepresentative The United States should also begin repairing its increasingly unrepresentative electoral system. Charles A. Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021 Research increasingly shows that local planning meetings are deeply unrepresentative, with participants skewing older, whiter, more likely to be a homeowner — and therefore more likely to support measures that prioritize their property values and the status quo. Rachel Cohen, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Everything that happens in Tastemaker Season is determined by small, entirely unrepresentative bodies: a few dozen New York journalists at the NYFCC, tiny juries of creatives at the Gothams. Nate Jones, Vulture, 7 Dec. 2024 The majority of existing datasets are small, unrepresentative, or incomplete. Ulrich Boser, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unrepresentative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrepresentative
Adjective
  • The gay man who was involved in Rep. Nancy Mace’s viral meltdown at an Ulta Beauty store is speaking out about the bizarre incident.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 22 Apr. 2025
  • Even more bizarre was the depth the starlight's dip changed with every transit.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • If some readers were befuddled by Mr. Holland’s strange and magical imagery, graphic artists were entranced.
    Penelope Green, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • These stores typically feature eclectic collections of oddities, collectibles, curiosities, and decorative items that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of the strange and unique.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • A lot of the game focuses on driving around the quaint Japanese town and exploring locales, but the real goal and depth lies in managing the stable of mascots and pairing them with the right jobs and handlers.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns for a quaint English garden vibe.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This game was anomalous in that the Penguins didn’t give one up early in the game and, in fact, were the better team in the first period.
    Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The first group of disorders is based on anomalous activity preferences.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Research indicates that girls with autism have higher rates of abnormal hormonal changes, including irregular menstrual cycles, cramps, acne, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than girls without autism.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
  • In some cases, the procedure can even identify, diagnose and treat things like abnormal growths all in one procedure.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Meet Cobweb, a quirky pit terrier mix who’s always ready for cuddle time or a game of fetch.
    Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Kobe was a cuddly and often quirky canine friend who enjoyed frequent cuddles with Catapang.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
  • This kind of relationship with their host tree leads to remarkable accuracy for emerging every 13 or 17 years, Dugas said.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The average is dragged lower by the three most recent economic contractions, which were all atypical.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • According to sources, the pickup is for 10 episodes, which is not atypical for a series that has launched in midseason and matches the sitcom’s Season 1 order.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Unrepresentative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrepresentative. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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