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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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
That inevitability underscores her need for a personal publicist, who would dictate which outlets were most valuable to engage and perhaps keep certain topics off limits.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Check out her hilarious and mesmerizing chopping videos on TikTok and Instagram at Nicole underscore Coenen.
—Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Non-reusable textiles (otherwise known as NRTs) are of particular interest, underscored by ACT UK’s report that the region discards 740,000 metric tons of NRT every year.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
That inevitability underscores her need for a personal publicist, who would dictate which outlets were most valuable to engage and perhaps keep certain topics off limits.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 3 Oct. 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
Check out her hilarious and mesmerizing chopping videos on TikTok and Instagram at Nicole underscore Coenen.
—Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underscore. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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