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
Wilkinson proved that with the potato-in-the-golf-hole task, then underlined it spectacularly in a task in which he was meant to eat a raw egg as quickly as possible.
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Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Stock market performance has been strong recently, but a major drop earlier this month underlined the volatility of keeping your money fully invested in stocks and bonds.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In a presentation to the council in March, the urgency of the timeline was underlined.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Zesty mandarin and warm amber break through the June gloom, offering a cozy yet uplifting effect underlined by fragrant cardamom.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 2026
The muted expressions in Hong Kong underlined the decline in civil liberties promised by Beijing when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The political risk was underlined last April when she was photographed at the White House using a folder to shield her face from photographers.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Brindley underlined the importance of curating the best in beauty and wellness.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Stock market performance has been strong recently, but a major drop earlier this month underlined the volatility of keeping your money fully invested in stocks and bonds.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In a presentation to the council in March, the urgency of the timeline was underlined.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Zesty mandarin and warm amber break through the June gloom, offering a cozy yet uplifting effect underlined by fragrant cardamom.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 2026
The muted expressions in Hong Kong underlined the decline in civil liberties promised by Beijing when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The political risk was underlined last April when she was photographed at the White House using a folder to shield her face from photographers.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Brindley underlined the importance of curating the best in beauty and wellness.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlined
Verb
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Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized its historical importance during remarks at the site.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Ellison and Paramount have faced significant criticism from the political left because, unlike much of Hollywood, Ellison has emphasized making entertainment designed to appeal to broad audiences.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Concrete walls and floors are reinforced with metal rebar, which conducts electricity and should therefore also be avoided.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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The handle is reinforced at the grip with G-10, a textured material designed for extreme weather conditions.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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“Underlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlined. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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