How to Use Pacific Islander in a Sentence

Pacific Islander

noun
  • The theme here is that the ocean connects us all — that's how the Pacific Islander culture survived and thrived.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Black and Pacific Islander patients were less likely to receive care than white patients.
    — Alex Golden, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Non-Hispanic Black adults and Pacific Islander adults have the highest rates of death due to stroke.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Hermios is a Pacific Islander, stands at 4 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.
    — Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The drink has been part of Pacific Islander culture for thousands of years, often used as a part of social gatherings and tribal ceremonies.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The percentage of Asian and Pacific Islander voters has grown by 100 percent.
    — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Pacific Islander students were identified again as a student group that saw a decrease in meeting grade level norms in this subject, specifically at a loss of 7 percentage points.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Aiava acknowledged her Samoan heritage in her letter by thanking the Pacific Islander community for their support.
    — Doha Madani, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Police asked for the public's help locating Hermios, who is a Pacific Islander, stands at 4 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.
    — Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Hinepehinga are all being honored for their work in elevating the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
  • We’re often lumped under the umbrella of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
    — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
  • So were some of her other Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) friends from the service industry.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The group advocates for civil rights protections for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • There are more than 700 Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned businesses in California.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The team also includes producer Brian Keaulana and many members of the Kānaka Maoli and Pacific Islander community.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
  • More so, Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander moms and birthing people still die at two to three times the rate of White moms and birthing people.
    — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander representation tripled.
    — Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Those are often immigrant families, including from Asian and Pacific Islander communities in which hepatitis B remains endemic.
    — Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • White victims made up about 26%, Hispanic victims accounted for 17%, and Asian and Pacific Islander victims represented about 6% of the total number of those who were killed.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Gillette, Oribe, Clarins and Eadem were standouts in terms of Asian American and Pacific Islander representation.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The Padres will also have NASCAR Night and Mexican, Filipino and Pacific Islander heritage nights.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The event is an invitation for the public to visit Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander restaurants in San Diego County.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • The majority populations range from Afro-Caribbean and Latino to Asian, Pacific Islander and Indigenous.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture at Panda Fest features over 200 dishes, including steamed dumplings.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Unforgettable Gala, an annual celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander excellence in film, TV and culture, has announced its lineup of performers and presenters.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
  • According to the school’s website, 61% of students at the East Palo Alto campus are Latin American, 7% are Black, and 7% are Pacific Islander.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • While Asian American students had the highest A-G completion rates in the state, only 38% of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students completed them.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
  • Hosted by the nonprofit Gold House, the annual Gold Gala honors the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander trailblazers in entertainment, business, fashion and more.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
  • By using Google Translate, the platform supports Pacific Islander students in their native languages—a recognition that equity in AI readiness is critical for regions with diverse demographics.
    — Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Panda Fest Take part in a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture with over 80 local and national vendors serving over 200 dishes.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026

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