as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display
the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class
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Recent Examples of underline
Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.
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James Brooks,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Yet usage of the technology is also growing quickly and more broadly, the financial giant noted in a report, underlining AI's enormous commercial potential.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The European Commission added that the latest developments underline Europe’s need for technological sovereignty.
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Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
The two roles underline the actor’s formidable versatility, all skittish panic in the former and arrogant sociopathy in the other.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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James Brooks,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Yet usage of the technology is also growing quickly and more broadly, the financial giant noted in a report, underlining AI's enormous commercial potential.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The European Commission added that the latest developments underline Europe’s need for technological sovereignty.
—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
The two roles underline the actor’s formidable versatility, all skittish panic in the former and arrogant sociopathy in the other.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underline
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While the community effort is significant, volunteers emphasized that more specialized support is required to address the scale of the crisis.
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Reynolds instead emphasizes that Puritans (and Quakers) framed the earliest antislavery arguments in the English-speaking world.
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Looking back, McCloskey said the yearslong legal battle reinforced the value of perseverance.
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If anything, Messi’s early absence reinforced why Argentina will enter the knockout stage as one of the favorites to win the tournament.
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underline. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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