Synonyms of underlining

underlining

verb

present participle of underline

as in emphasizing

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

• emphasizing
• reinforcing
• deepening
• underscoring
• stressing
• enhancing
• accentuating
• italicizing
• strengthening
• bringing out
• supplementing
• amplifying
• maximizing
• augmenting
• heightening
• enlarging
• boosting
• magnifying
• enlivening
• beefing (up)
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• minimizing
• diminishing
• de-emphasizing
• weakening
• lessening
• understating
• subduing
• toning (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underlining

The bonfires are the centerpiece of the loyalist calendar, underlining an identity built on being British. — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

All of those firms have more than $10 billion of assets under management Gebendorfer says, underlining the firm’s determination to work with large and complex private markets operators. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Beyond these three greenlights, Safran, Register and Girardi shared updates on both adult, young adult and kids upcoming tv series, underlining the strong commitment both studios have in bringing DC characters to global audiences of all ages. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 25 June 2026

Yet usage of the technology is also growing quickly and more broadly, the financial giant noted in a report, underlining AI's enormous commercial potential. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Meanwhile, Nico Hoerner was the starting shortstop in Saturday’s lineup, with rookie infielder Pedro Ramírez covering second base, underlining the potential options for a club with several versatile defenders. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 June 2026

Reuters additionally reported that Bohai oilfield’s cumulative oil and gas equivalent output has now exceeded 40 million metric tonnes, underlining its growing importance within China’s domestic energy system. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026

Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness. — Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026

Murmurs began among lawmakers, who soon began pulling up the decision on their phones and underlining printouts shared by staff. — Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026