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
But the bulk of the growth is expected to come from information technology, set to jump 44%, underlining the sector’s importance to the market, according to FactSet.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
No walking path existed near its perimeter, underlining the fact that the castle looked down on Berkeley Springs from a position of inaccessible dominance.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Along with his league-leading figures for running in behind, Suarez only ranks behind Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis for Cross Receiver runs, underlining his double-threat as both a high-intensity runner and a goal poacher.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Diesel and jet fuel have increased even more, underlining the economic threat posed by the ongoing conflict and the effective blockade of the Persian Gulf.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
But for many, the payment process associated with the War Damages Law dragged on into the 1960s, underlining the long-term economic impact of wartime looting.
—Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The House vote in part was the GOP laying down a marker underlining their vehement opposition to the homeschooling bill.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
In response, Pulido posted a video on social media underlining how significant those celebrations are to the communities of South Texas.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Cinematographer Ben Goodman straddles the line between both with sharp lensing that places particular emphasis on overhead shots, underlining Caplan’s horizontal helplessness.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
No walking path existed near its perimeter, underlining the fact that the castle looked down on Berkeley Springs from a position of inaccessible dominance.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Along with his league-leading figures for running in behind, Suarez only ranks behind Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis for Cross Receiver runs, underlining his double-threat as both a high-intensity runner and a goal poacher.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Diesel and jet fuel have increased even more, underlining the economic threat posed by the ongoing conflict and the effective blockade of the Persian Gulf.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
But for many, the payment process associated with the War Damages Law dragged on into the 1960s, underlining the long-term economic impact of wartime looting.
—Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The House vote in part was the GOP laying down a marker underlining their vehement opposition to the homeschooling bill.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
In response, Pulido posted a video on social media underlining how significant those celebrations are to the communities of South Texas.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Cinematographer Ben Goodman straddles the line between both with sharp lensing that places particular emphasis on overhead shots, underlining Caplan’s horizontal helplessness.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlining
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Bond is emphasizing supporting small businesses, making healthcare more affordable, criminal justice reform and protecting the environment.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gemmill echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that the priority is maintaining the realism of the show, which centers on a fictional hospital in Pittsburgh.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the school district, various businesses and organizations are now joining in the initiative, reinforcing the message to students.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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At Ford, Heather is already reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to human rights, social justice, and democracy.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Underlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlining. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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