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

But the vote for the measure underlines opposition to the war even from some members of the President’s party. — Connor Greene, Time, 23 July 2026

Even the relentless pursuit of Joao Felix across at least three windows underlines his willingness to sign players who have question marks against them. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

The tournament itself underlines the point. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society. — James Brooks, Fortune, 24 June 2026

Following up her argument from last year, Julie Roy underlines the efforts provided by Téléfilm-Canada and its partners to bring Canadian stories to both national and international children and adults alike. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 18 June 2026

In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion. — Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

That slight bounce underlines Phil’s optimistic breakthrough. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026

The phrase did contain a kind of affection, the perverse, frank, aggressive kind that follows, or underlines, an assertion of control. — Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026