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
La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The move underlines the growing appetite among institutional and retail investors for diversified crypto exposure.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The writer’s stance underlines Ireland’s longstanding support of the Palestinian cause.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent experience with how poorly the FAIR Plan is handling smoke damage claims underlines why nobody should be forced to rely on a system that was only ever intended to be a last-ditch backup for a tiny number of customers.
—Patrick Wolff, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Why Taylor Swift’s Advice Matters Swift’s message underlines the importance of drowning out distractions and focusing on the work itself.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Rice underlines Taylor’s point by stressing that two dozen-plus Emmy nominations bring more than bragging rights.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
On working with Korean artist Lee Ufan, product creation executive director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani underlines the parallel role of the Finissimo as a canvas for artists and architects, and its chameleonic nature.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Candy, John Candy’s daughter, told THR the documentary underlines just how approachable her father was, despite his Hollywood fame, to fans and his own family.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The move underlines the growing appetite among institutional and retail investors for diversified crypto exposure.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The writer’s stance underlines Ireland’s longstanding support of the Palestinian cause.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent experience with how poorly the FAIR Plan is handling smoke damage claims underlines why nobody should be forced to rely on a system that was only ever intended to be a last-ditch backup for a tiny number of customers.
—Patrick Wolff, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Why Taylor Swift’s Advice Matters Swift’s message underlines the importance of drowning out distractions and focusing on the work itself.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Rice underlines Taylor’s point by stressing that two dozen-plus Emmy nominations bring more than bragging rights.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
On working with Korean artist Lee Ufan, product creation executive director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani underlines the parallel role of the Finissimo as a canvas for artists and architects, and its chameleonic nature.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Candy, John Candy’s daughter, told THR the documentary underlines just how approachable her father was, despite his Hollywood fame, to fans and his own family.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlines
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Henrot positions it such that its indented form emphasizes the dark thicket of his pubic hair au naturel.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Along the way, the narrative emphasizes the creature’s tragic humanity.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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By linking enrichment, missile capabilities, and support for Palestinian resistance, the senior cleric reinforces a hard-line posture that could further complicate diplomatic efforts and destabilize the region.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Underlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlines. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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