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
Values that both pre-schoolers and adults can relate to, as producer Regner Grasten underlines.
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
The discussion of his heritage underlines one more theme where Stitt differs with many on the political right.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, dissenting along with Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, underlines the point.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Its subtitle, about awakening and survival, underlines Mrie’s trajectory from submissive daughter to political actor and skilled observer.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Amazon’s response also underlines the company’s commitment to eventually automating its warehouses with robots.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
That statistic underlines just how hesitant companies have become to acquire indie projects.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
This also underlines how the admirably, anti-tank Heat are being asked to save civilization, protect The Republic, maintain a sense of morality in an immoral world and protect our children’s tomorrow from an accelerated descent into nihilism.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Market pros said this underlines CTAs’ ability to adapt to different market environments and not rely on one single factor.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Kevin Giraud, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
The discussion of his heritage underlines one more theme where Stitt differs with many on the political right.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, dissenting along with Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, underlines the point.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Its subtitle, about awakening and survival, underlines Mrie’s trajectory from submissive daughter to political actor and skilled observer.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Amazon’s response also underlines the company’s commitment to eventually automating its warehouses with robots.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
That statistic underlines just how hesitant companies have become to acquire indie projects.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
This also underlines how the admirably, anti-tank Heat are being asked to save civilization, protect The Republic, maintain a sense of morality in an immoral world and protect our children’s tomorrow from an accelerated descent into nihilism.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Market pros said this underlines CTAs’ ability to adapt to different market environments and not rely on one single factor.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlines
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Gimble, a former Texas State Guard member and McLennan County district clerk who currently serves on the Texas Judicial Council, ran on a platform that emphasizes border security and Second Amendment rights, according to his campaign website.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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With precarious Uranus in your sign and Venus in your 11th House of Associations, their sextile emphasizes the way identity shifts affect your allies.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón said the conflict reinforces the case for California to lessen its dependence on fossil fuels and move forward with cap-and-invest.—
Chaewon Chung
March 3,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The revival reinforces Rocky Horror’s place in pop culture history as a living, evolving experience rather than a relic of the 1970s.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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