un·der·score
ˈən-dər-ˌskȯr 
underscored; underscoring; underscores
3
: to provide (action on film) with accompanying music
1
: a line drawn under a word or line especially for emphasis or to indicate intent to italicize
2
: music accompanying the action and dialogue of a film
Examples of underscore in a Sentence
Verb
These failures underscore the difficulty of what we're attempting to do.
The President's visit underscores the administration's commitment to free trade.
She underscored the most important points.
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Why Investors Are Paying Attention That Astromech could attract $30 million without going public with its product underscores the credibility of its founders.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Kurtz said the innovative ways these attacks are carried out underscore why companies can no longer operate without comprehensive defenses in place.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Verb
However, a closer look at the data underscores the role Newsom hopes progressives will play.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Why Investors Are Paying Attention That Astromech could attract $30 million without going public with its product underscores the credibility of its founders.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
According to Andy Heyward, chairman/CEO of Kartoon Studios, portions of Elfman’s theme will be incorporated into the underscore of the episodes.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Kurtz said the innovative ways these attacks are carried out underscore why companies can no longer operate without comprehensive defenses in place.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underscore. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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