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
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Recent Examples of underlining
The injured and missing came from all corners of Europe and as far afield as Australia, underlining the international appeal of the picturesque resort with panoramic views of the Alps.
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Reuters, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
In their joint statement, the ministers agreed on the return of people displaced from affected border areas, while also underlining that neither side would use any force against civilians.
—CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Semiconductor giant Nvidia licensed AI technology from a startup and hired its top staff, underlining surging demand for cutting-edge chips.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Shakespeare’s play echoed the interrogative, anxious mood of the late-Elizabethan era; Branagh’s film confronted modern political overreach; Hamnet perhaps fits into our current social-media age by underlining the inclination to share even the most intimate thoughts.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Accidents, particularly involving gas cylinders and electric short circuits, aren't uncommon in India and often result in casualties, underlining the need for authorities to implement stringent safety protocols and regulatory oversight.
—CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
Hermosillo’s ensemble female cast also scored a Silver Columbus for best supporting performance, underlining Huelva’s growing attention to collective work in front of the camera.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
The actor proceeded to outline all the fictional stars that had to align for this highly improbable event to take place — underlining its sheer ridiculousness.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
Executives from global fashion houses also attended, underlining the brand’s growing resonance in the international luxury landscape.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Reuters, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
In their joint statement, the ministers agreed on the return of people displaced from affected border areas, while also underlining that neither side would use any force against civilians.
—CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Semiconductor giant Nvidia licensed AI technology from a startup and hired its top staff, underlining surging demand for cutting-edge chips.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Shakespeare’s play echoed the interrogative, anxious mood of the late-Elizabethan era; Branagh’s film confronted modern political overreach; Hamnet perhaps fits into our current social-media age by underlining the inclination to share even the most intimate thoughts.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Accidents, particularly involving gas cylinders and electric short circuits, aren't uncommon in India and often result in casualties, underlining the need for authorities to implement stringent safety protocols and regulatory oversight.
—CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
Hermosillo’s ensemble female cast also scored a Silver Columbus for best supporting performance, underlining Huelva’s growing attention to collective work in front of the camera.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
The actor proceeded to outline all the fictional stars that had to align for this highly improbable event to take place — underlining its sheer ridiculousness.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
Executives from global fashion houses also attended, underlining the brand’s growing resonance in the international luxury landscape.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlining
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If successful, the city shouldn’t have any violations of the irrigation ordnance by this time next year, Harder said, emphasizing the cutoffs would only be for irrigation, not indoor usage.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite spending heavily to restore the mansion, Bloomberg chose to live in his Upper East Side townhouse, emphasizing the mansion’s role as a venue for municipal events, meetings with foreign dignitaries, and public tours rather than as a personal residence.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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But critics and former employees who spoke with CNN say the AI company has long known of the dangers of the tool’s tendency toward sycophancy – repeatedly reinforcing and encouraging any kind of input – particularly for users who are distressed or mentally ill.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under his leadership, Brioni underwent an operational reorganisation and experienced strong growth momentum, reinforcing its position in the luxury menswear landscape, according to its parent company Kering.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Underlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlining. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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