Synonyms of underlines

underlines

verb

present tense third-person singular of underline

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizes
• reinforces
• underscores
• deepens
• stresses
• enhances
• accentuates
• brings out
• italicizes
• strengthens
• amplifies
• heightens
• augments
• maximizes
• supplements
• enlarges
• enlivens
• magnifies
• boosts
• beefs (up)
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• minimizes
• diminishes
• understates
• tones (down)
• weakens
• de-emphasizes
• lessens
• subdues

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underlines

This underlines why notional volume is an imprecise reference point for comparisons between entities. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

While the two start as accomplices to Noah and Joanne’s interfaith hookup, Morgan and Sasha quickly develop an electric chemistry that underlines every interaction. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026

The litany of grievances underlines the scale of the challenge facing France, which is already grappling with a slow growth and ballooning debt. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The drone’s latest demonstration underlines how the future of military aviation is increasingly being shaped by the integration of larger unmanned aircraft with smaller, specialised aerial systems. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Simhadri underlines that his character, Grover, has also experienced conflict between the real and mythological worlds. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

President Donald Trump‘s appearance in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday underlines the Mahoning Valley as a bellwether of whether Democrats can win back the white, working-class voters that have rapidly shifted away from the party in recent years. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Perhaps that underlines the value of continuing to play regular football in Ligue 1 during those important years, rather than joining a Premier League club who might not have a clear long-term plan for a player’s development. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Harry remains outside that structure, and his absence from an occasion of this significance underlines just how different the brothers’ positions have become. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2026