as in emphasized
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 underlined
Fundamentally, that is what football is all about, underlined by other English clubs’ struggles in Europe or inability to find any consistency in the league.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The moral complexities of the story – based on true events – are particularly well underlined by the exacting visual style and strong performances.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, record-setting twenty-four-hour totals, including in São Paulo, Dubai, and Milwaukee, have underlined the new reality.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Arsenal underlined its credentials for back-to-back titles by beating English rival Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg last week on Tuesday.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
On the way to Kyiv, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas underlined the importance of ensuring that those who gave the orders to kill in places like Bucha are held to account, as much as those who carried out the atrocities.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Many retreat participants across locations underlined the importance of preparation and integration for psychedelic experiences.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
There’s no one to root for here, an impression that’s underlined by the consistent lack of inferiority within the characters.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Since the start of the war with Iran, the French president has underlined his concerns about international law not being respected, but also deployed several naval vessels to the Eastern Mediterranean, near Cyprus, to protect French military bases and citizens in the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The moral complexities of the story – based on true events – are particularly well underlined by the exacting visual style and strong performances.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, record-setting twenty-four-hour totals, including in São Paulo, Dubai, and Milwaukee, have underlined the new reality.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Arsenal underlined its credentials for back-to-back titles by beating English rival Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg last week on Tuesday.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
On the way to Kyiv, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas underlined the importance of ensuring that those who gave the orders to kill in places like Bucha are held to account, as much as those who carried out the atrocities.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Many retreat participants across locations underlined the importance of preparation and integration for psychedelic experiences.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
There’s no one to root for here, an impression that’s underlined by the consistent lack of inferiority within the characters.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Since the start of the war with Iran, the French president has underlined his concerns about international law not being respected, but also deployed several naval vessels to the Eastern Mediterranean, near Cyprus, to protect French military bases and citizens in the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlined
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Wenski emphasized that the pope's role is not to seek approval, but to remain committed to his faith and message.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Arick Fudali, another of Drewes' attorneys, also emphasized the need for accountability.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The patriotic ethos of Cold War–era public schools reinforced his sense of American ideals.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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When aligned with purpose and executed with thoughtfulness, the brand experience becomes a living ecosystem, constantly reinforced by meaningful interactions.—
Terri Liebler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Underlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlined. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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