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
Regardless of Emery’s encouraging assessment back then, Buendia’s overall season record of 11 goals and nine assists underlined a turnaround very few, aside from the midfielder himself, could have foreseen.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Other analysts also underlined the tension over whether a studio buyer may compromise Imax’s neutral movie release model by favoring their own tentpole releases and eroding the platform’s value to competitors.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Borgonzoni, who oversees the country’s cinema department and is a staunch local film and TV industry advocate, underlined that all IGS screenings and masterclasses are open to the general audience free of charge.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 May 2026
Where Soap was straightforwardly in the realm of sitcom—leaning toward broad humor, underlined stylistically by the presence of a laugh track—Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman knew just how to strike that sweet spot between screw-loose absurdity and genuine pathos.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
This was underlined by a photo of Kate kneading dough wearing her engagement ring, the one with a huge sapphire in the middle.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Cutler also underlined the potential value of the world's two largest economies holding constructive talks.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 May 2026
This is underlined by his reaction to Frenchie (Tomer Capone).
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
In both notes, the words are underlined.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 May 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Other analysts also underlined the tension over whether a studio buyer may compromise Imax’s neutral movie release model by favoring their own tentpole releases and eroding the platform’s value to competitors.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Borgonzoni, who oversees the country’s cinema department and is a staunch local film and TV industry advocate, underlined that all IGS screenings and masterclasses are open to the general audience free of charge.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 May 2026
Where Soap was straightforwardly in the realm of sitcom—leaning toward broad humor, underlined stylistically by the presence of a laugh track—Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman knew just how to strike that sweet spot between screw-loose absurdity and genuine pathos.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
This was underlined by a photo of Kate kneading dough wearing her engagement ring, the one with a huge sapphire in the middle.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Cutler also underlined the potential value of the world's two largest economies holding constructive talks.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 May 2026
This is underlined by his reaction to Frenchie (Tomer Capone).
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
In both notes, the words are underlined.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlined
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The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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In discussing his strategic priorities, England emphasized that the next phase for Target involves leveraging technology, specifically AI and automation, and modernizing how products are planned, moved and delivered.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Rather than easing concerns over affordability, the announcement may have further reinforced the perception that the World Cup is becoming one of the hottest, and hardest to access, entertainment events in the world.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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And it was particularly reinforced by the NCAA’s decision earlier this month to expand the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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“Underlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlined. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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