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
To give back the game at that point underlines Georgia’s unpredictability even during a 12-1 regular season, especially with an offense that was better running the ball than in 2024 but often unable to put teams away.
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Paul Myerberg, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The fragility of the new agreement was underlined by Thailand's Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri in a news briefing after Saturday's signing.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
Semiconductor giant Nvidia licensed AI technology from a startup and hired its top staff, underlining surging demand for cutting-edge chips.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Brent Pankhurst’s approach to self-care is as well-tailored as a bespoke suit—something underlined by his flagship location, ensconced in menswear brand Thom Sweeney’s London townhouse.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
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Paul Myerberg, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The fragility of the new agreement was underlined by Thailand's Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri in a news briefing after Saturday's signing.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
Semiconductor giant Nvidia licensed AI technology from a startup and hired its top staff, underlining surging demand for cutting-edge chips.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Brent Pankhurst’s approach to self-care is as well-tailored as a bespoke suit—something underlined by his flagship location, ensconced in menswear brand Thom Sweeney’s London townhouse.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underline
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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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The trend, the study says, is likely to reinforce the advantages of platforms with scale, deep libraries and diversified monetization.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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Both are decorated with vintage features reminiscent of 20th-century classrooms, reinforcing the theme of celebrating Olde Town Arvada’s rich history.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underline. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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