Synonyms of underlined

underlined

verb

past tense of underline

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasized
• reinforced
• underscored
• stressed
• italicized
• deepened
• enhanced
• accentuated
• brought out
• strengthened
• supplemented
• amplified
• augmented
• heightened
• enlarged
• maximized
• magnified
• boosted
• enlivened
• beefed (up)
• jazzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• minimized
• understated
• de-emphasized
• weakened
• lessened
• subdued
• toned (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underlined

Ross underlined that, in the grand scheme of wars, the Iran conflict is thus-far relatively short-lived. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 July 2026

In 1963, the then-General Secretary of the leading Kurdistan Democratic Party, Ibrahim Ahmed, underlined the importance for the Kurds of acquiring anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

One, to have your character say this underlined the inclusivity of this film. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Several specific incidents in the past few months have underlined Putin’s deteriorating position. — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

However, the sight of him in another club’s colours, followed in quick succession by Darlow and Cairns’s developments, underlined the need for a new stopper at Elland Road. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 July 2026

In May 2019, Schumer experienced a challenging pregnancy underlined by bouts of debilitating nausea and vomiting, a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 July 2026

The clash underlined just how much power the statewide party has over the merely weekslong candidate-swapping window – and therefore, potentially, Senate Democrats' narrow path in the midterm elections back to the majority. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 July 2026

But their brilliance in front of a crowd of 16,456 at 33,000-seat Cardiff City Stadium wasn't underlined by points. — ABC News, 4 July 2026