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
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.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion.
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Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
That slight bounce underlines Phil’s optimistic breakthrough.
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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.
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Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
The crisis also highlights the vulnerability of global economies to one single chokepoint, and underlines the need to strengthen the resilience of supply chains and diversify energy supply, the OECD report said.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
The flamingos' presence in the lagoon underlines the importance of the Venetian ecosystem and offers a new way for visitors to interpret the canaled city and outer islands through their ecological — and not just historical and artistic — significance.
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ABC News,
30 May 2026
Barcelona and Bayern’s keenness to acquire him underlines both the paucity of the top-level winger market, as well as his own unique characteristics.
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Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
The new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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
The crisis also highlights the vulnerability of global economies to one single chokepoint, and underlines the need to strengthen the resilience of supply chains and diversify energy supply, the OECD report said.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
The flamingos' presence in the lagoon underlines the importance of the Venetian ecosystem and offers a new way for visitors to interpret the canaled city and outer islands through their ecological — and not just historical and artistic — significance.
—
ABC News,
30 May 2026
Barcelona and Bayern’s keenness to acquire him underlines both the paucity of the top-level winger market, as well as his own unique characteristics.
—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
The new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlines
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Musk has sought for more than a decade to get the public comfortable with SpaceX’s approach to rocket development, which emphasizes testing cheap prototypes in flight and embracing the occasional mishap rather than trying to guarantee perfection.
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Over in Formula 1, Peter Kenyon, an advisor of Atlassian Williams F1 Racing Team, emphasizes the important of getting the right people on your team to help build your culture.
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If the job of a debut album is to introduce an artist to the world, while a sophomore album reinforces their reputation, then a third album offers a channel for artists to expand beyond the familiar tricks and peculiarities that shot them to fame in the first place.
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The study, which primarily reinforces existing knowledge about COVID vaccines, sought to determine how COVID vaccinations impact hospitalizations, emergency room trips and urgent care visits.
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“Underlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlines. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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