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
In the film, Brack’s attraction to Hedda, investment in her material future, and his familiarity with her father are all underlined, and by the end feel like a mounting pressure of desire and possessiveness directed at her.
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Rory Doherty, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Their inclusion underlines the wider context of the film, provoking the audience to hold these pure and impure images together.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Maitlis also added that part of the tip-offs suggested King Charles was expected to be seen arriving at Royal Lodge, a move that would underline the monarch taking control of the situation.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night – have again underlined its shortfall in air defenses.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Rory Doherty, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Their inclusion underlines the wider context of the film, provoking the audience to hold these pure and impure images together.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Maitlis also added that part of the tip-offs suggested King Charles was expected to be seen arriving at Royal Lodge, a move that would underline the monarch taking control of the situation.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night – have again underlined its shortfall in air defenses.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Texas native explained that Cruise emphasized the physical reality of stuntwork and the importance of discipline.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The initiative is structured around three sequential and mutually reinforcing workstreams that aim to accelerate lowering emissions, boosting efficiency and building long-term resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underline. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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