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
Newcastle’s post-Isak struggles (and the challenges that lie ahead in this summer’s transfer market) underlined the remarkable ongoing resilience of the Brighton model, where players and coaches come and go but a sense of upward mobility remains.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Emily pulling one over on Andy to betray Miranda is pretty villainous, her ego underlined by her decision to put herself on the cover.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
In the wake of Nancy’s murder, Mary discovers evidence of the affair, including a poem that Howard had previously written — with a particular phrase underlined — in the scrapbook that Nancy left behind and a ring belonging to Nancy hidden in Howard’s closet.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Their 112-108 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 gives them a 3-0 series lead and underlined how much the players believe in one another.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Europe sought to wean itself off Russian energy after the Ukraine conflict, but its dependence on hydrocarbons was underlined by the war in the Middle East.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Europe sought to wean itself off Russian energy after the Ukraine conflict, but its dependence on hydrocarbons was underlined by the war in the Middle East.
—ABC News, 22 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
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Emily pulling one over on Andy to betray Miranda is pretty villainous, her ego underlined by her decision to put herself on the cover.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
In the wake of Nancy’s murder, Mary discovers evidence of the affair, including a poem that Howard had previously written — with a particular phrase underlined — in the scrapbook that Nancy left behind and a ring belonging to Nancy hidden in Howard’s closet.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Their 112-108 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 gives them a 3-0 series lead and underlined how much the players believe in one another.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Europe sought to wean itself off Russian energy after the Ukraine conflict, but its dependence on hydrocarbons was underlined by the war in the Middle East.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Europe sought to wean itself off Russian energy after the Ukraine conflict, but its dependence on hydrocarbons was underlined by the war in the Middle East.
—ABC News, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlined
Verb
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends Remember Ernie Dosio as a Charitable Man Friends and colleagues have emphasized Dosio’s generosity and character, describing him as someone who gave back quietly and consistently.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Longoria reinforced this as an important point for the rising star producers in the room.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Youth-defying goalie Duran Ferree reinforced the back line’s confidence with three straight clean sheets to begin the season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Underlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlined. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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