as in emphasizes
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 underlines
The point underlines the broader commercial afterlife the Goyas can generate for a film.
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Jeff Goldblum is perfect as the lanky mad scientist doing nude experiments in his warehouse lab, and his wide-eyed transformation into the horny, sugar-hungry man-fly underlines the weird anxieties that Cronenberg always brings to body horror.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Eventually things hit blastoff as Cunningham puts a kick drum under Ciani’s percolating synths, a fusion of old and new that only underlines how badass Ciani’s sounds are.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The current reality also underlines the idea that external intervention and privileging war over diplomacy has made conflict resolution ever more difficult in a region with a long history of imperial expansion, great power competition and bitter political divides.
—Ioana Emy Matesan, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Dearborn is the only Midwest city in the first group of communities testing the initiative, which Phillips says only underlines the community's impact in the region.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney stock has dipped more than 4% over the past week and underlines the challenge behind D’Amaro’s vision of technology as a growth engine.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
This underlines just how much Sunderland and Brentford were willing to sit off at Elland Road and hold a deep block.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Such a move underlines Iran’s reliance on asymmetric warfare and the havoc these tactics could wreak even as the country is battered by US-Israeli airstrikes.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Jeff Goldblum is perfect as the lanky mad scientist doing nude experiments in his warehouse lab, and his wide-eyed transformation into the horny, sugar-hungry man-fly underlines the weird anxieties that Cronenberg always brings to body horror.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Eventually things hit blastoff as Cunningham puts a kick drum under Ciani’s percolating synths, a fusion of old and new that only underlines how badass Ciani’s sounds are.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The current reality also underlines the idea that external intervention and privileging war over diplomacy has made conflict resolution ever more difficult in a region with a long history of imperial expansion, great power competition and bitter political divides.
—Ioana Emy Matesan, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Dearborn is the only Midwest city in the first group of communities testing the initiative, which Phillips says only underlines the community's impact in the region.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney stock has dipped more than 4% over the past week and underlines the challenge behind D’Amaro’s vision of technology as a growth engine.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
This underlines just how much Sunderland and Brentford were willing to sit off at Elland Road and hold a deep block.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Such a move underlines Iran’s reliance on asymmetric warfare and the havoc these tactics could wreak even as the country is battered by US-Israeli airstrikes.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlines
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Northrop Grumman emphasizes that the aircraft’s integration with aerial refueling significantly extends its range, enabling longer missions and more efficient test sorties.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its elegant glam design emphasizes vibrant hues and sensual curvy lines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Today's decision reinforces that commitment.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Aerial refueling highlights global reach and efficiency Beyond the visual insights, the test reinforces the B-21’s operational concept.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Underlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlines. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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