Synonyms of underscoring

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noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasis
• focus
• stress
• accent
• accentuation
• weight
• attention
• significance
• concentration
• value
• consideration
• spotlight
• consequence
• worth
• moment
• priority
• import
• primacy
• note
• regard
• precedence
• heed
• top billing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimization
• disregard
• indifference
• de-emphasis
• underemphasis

underscoring

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verb

present participle of underscore

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizing
• reinforcing
• deepening
• underlining
• stressing
• enhancing
• accentuating
• strengthening
• bringing out
• italicizing
• amplifying
• augmenting
• maximizing
• heightening
• supplementing
• enlarging
• boosting
• magnifying
• enlivening
• beefing (up)
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• minimizing
• diminishing
• de-emphasizing
• understating
• weakening
• lessening
• subduing
• toning (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underscoring

Noun

The staging could do without the underscoring that becomes heavy-handed in the play’s later stages. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Sound designer Hunter Moody provides delicate underscoring setting appropriate to moods as needed. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026

But from the opening moments, set in the cozy cabinet of curiosities shop — cue orchestrator/arranger Matt Brind’s mysterious and twinkling Danny Elfman-esque underscoring — there’s real precision to Luke Sheppard’s production. — David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025

Verb

At each turn, a heartbreaking picture comes into sharper focus, underscoring Ricki’s destructive appetite that exploits Rita’s deepest needs and fears under the guise of friendship and no-judgement sisterhood. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

The area is incredibly remote and connectivity is limited, underscoring just how tough this rescue effort remains for those working day and night to save their friends and colleagues. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, Eaton is up about 150% versus the S & P 500's 90% gain, underscoring the company's status as an AI winner. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Roughly 450 users reacted with likes or hearts, while about 480 responded with laughing emojis, underscoring the divided response. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Castro also faces Minnesota assault charges and a political standoff over his extradition from Texas, underscoring tensions between state and federal authorities over accountability for immigration enforcement. — Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Cities in South America, Africa, and Asia—underscoring broader regional disparities tied to infrastructure, economic stability, and public services. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

Summary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her high-profile White House role to prioritize her children, underscoring a systemic challenge for parents in demanding careers. — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

In 2026, the list includes zip codes tied to some of the largest metro areas in the Midwest and Northeast—New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Detroit—underscoring how much appeal big city-adjacent living holds for buyers. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026