as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
the underscoring we've given the play's local setting will hopefully increase ticket sales
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as in emphasizing
to make more apparent
a history of the Old West that underscores the role that pioneer women had in bringing order and stability to the wild frontier
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Recent Examples of underscoring
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Washington — The US economy’s comeback in the second quarter was just revised higher again, and economists estimate that momentum carried on in the third quarter, underscoring the resilience of the world’s largest economy.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Seven of this list’s ten most powerful engines are electric or hybrid, underscoring a new era in powertrain dominance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Basque cinema is punching above its weight at San Sebastián, with 75% of Spanish competition titles fully or partially Basque, underscoring how regional industries, once seen as peripheral, are increasingly shaping Spain’s national film landscape.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Nearly a quarter of Black households had zero or negative wealth, underscoring the stark racial disparities in financial security.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The outing marked the couple's second trip to Southport following the tragedy, underscoring their commitment that the families, children and first responders affected will not be forgotten.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Though the Senate is unlikely to pass it, the bill prompted widespread protests in Latin America’s largest economy, underscoring the deep divisions in Brazilian politics with presidential elections due next year.
—semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Developed with Portugal’s Dança em Diálogos and premiered abroad last spring, the work transforms stories of repression into dance, underscoring art’s power to resist authoritarian control.
—Sean Erwin, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Kimmel’s monologue broke his own YouTube viewership record, underscoring that as the primary place where people were engaging with the program.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Washington — The US economy’s comeback in the second quarter was just revised higher again, and economists estimate that momentum carried on in the third quarter, underscoring the resilience of the world’s largest economy.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Seven of this list’s ten most powerful engines are electric or hybrid, underscoring a new era in powertrain dominance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Basque cinema is punching above its weight at San Sebastián, with 75% of Spanish competition titles fully or partially Basque, underscoring how regional industries, once seen as peripheral, are increasingly shaping Spain’s national film landscape.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Nearly a quarter of Black households had zero or negative wealth, underscoring the stark racial disparities in financial security.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The outing marked the couple's second trip to Southport following the tragedy, underscoring their commitment that the families, children and first responders affected will not be forgotten.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Though the Senate is unlikely to pass it, the bill prompted widespread protests in Latin America’s largest economy, underscoring the deep divisions in Brazilian politics with presidential elections due next year.
—semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Developed with Portugal’s Dança em Diálogos and premiered abroad last spring, the work transforms stories of repression into dance, underscoring art’s power to resist authoritarian control.
—Sean Erwin, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscoring
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After all, September’s first quarter moon is bringing emphasis to your eighth house of trust and intimacy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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With an emphasis on games, there’s also an indoor ping-pong room and a bocce court outside.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Compared to other diets, this one focuses on addition more than restriction; rather than emphasizing cutting calories or weight loss, this method of eating focuses on overall health and nutrient density.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
25 Sep. 2025
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Lucas made that effort clear, emphasizing in the statement to The Star that his main objective was to repeal the map and return Cleaver to Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The robust programming helped BIFF achieve its highest attendance in recent years, reinforcing the festival’s position as a crucial launchpad for Asian cinema even as the Korean industry grapples with unprecedented challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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The system guarantees a retaliatory response in the event of nuclear attack, reinforcing deterrence.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Underscoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscoring. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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