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

And her Instagram post announcing the song featured exactly 12 exclamation points, possibly underlining its connection to her 12th album. — Bryan West, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Rather than simply presenting us with the unequal gender dynamics of the times, Biller’s dialogue can’t help but wink at the audience, underlining every moment of misogyny just in case viewers weren’t smart enough to get it themselves. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Researchers used Anthropic’s Claude technology to break into OpenAI’s ChatGPT systems, underlining the immediate dangers of AI even as regulators fret over its long-term risks. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Thanks to a shin problem, this was Sesko’s first start since the win against Liverpool on May 3, but his efficiency is already underlining his importance. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Even as flows continue through the Strait of Hormuz, ING's strategists said flows remain well below pre-war levels, underlining how fragile the situation has become. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Aged 24, the Fluminense youth academy product looks set to sign the extension, further underlining his commitment to the BlueCo project at Stamford Bridge under new head coach and former Real Madrid tactician Xabi Alonso. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

As energy continually ramps upward, the score by Maxim Lany and Jonas Nuttin moves from ominous horns to pulsing electronica, with some neat incorporation of prayer-call-like motifs underlining the hero’s Muslim faith. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026

Longines, Tissot and Hamilton all booked double‑digit growth, underlining demand for entry‑level and mid‑range Swiss watches. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 July 2026