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
Researchers were pleasantly surprised to find that spaceflight did not affect how well the germ cells sustained themselves through cryopreservation, underlining an important option for future human use.
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Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The sequence is incredibly disturbing, underlining the carelessness with which Prodigy has been treating these overgrown children.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
The Lombardy club, who finished fourth in Serie B last season and came up via the play-offs, pulled off the surprise result of the Italian top flight’s opening round of fixtures at San Siro, underlining why Pulisic needs reinforcements alongside him in forward areas.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The see-through draping remained in place for six songs, its effect both underlining the black-and-white color schemes and generating chiaroscuro on the level of a classic noir film.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The exercise will include missile launches and drone and electronic warfare operations, underlining Tehran's determination to demonstrate readiness for any new phase of confrontation.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Management has indicated that no earnings growth is expected until 2026, underlining the lengthy recovery process ahead.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
César de la Fuente, a senior author in the study, said that previous efforts to find new antibiotics have focused mostly on fungi, bacteria, and animals, underlining the importance of this new direction to study ancient life forms.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2025
That’s the first mention of such specific policy tools in at least a decade, underlining an unusually direct style of language that indicates urgency to boost confidence.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The sequence is incredibly disturbing, underlining the carelessness with which Prodigy has been treating these overgrown children.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
The Lombardy club, who finished fourth in Serie B last season and came up via the play-offs, pulled off the surprise result of the Italian top flight’s opening round of fixtures at San Siro, underlining why Pulisic needs reinforcements alongside him in forward areas.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The see-through draping remained in place for six songs, its effect both underlining the black-and-white color schemes and generating chiaroscuro on the level of a classic noir film.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The exercise will include missile launches and drone and electronic warfare operations, underlining Tehran's determination to demonstrate readiness for any new phase of confrontation.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Management has indicated that no earnings growth is expected until 2026, underlining the lengthy recovery process ahead.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
César de la Fuente, a senior author in the study, said that previous efforts to find new antibiotics have focused mostly on fungi, bacteria, and animals, underlining the importance of this new direction to study ancient life forms.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2025
That’s the first mention of such specific policy tools in at least a decade, underlining an unusually direct style of language that indicates urgency to boost confidence.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlining
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By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Politicians, pundits and free speech groups are emphasizing the point that a functioning democracy depends on resolving differences with words, not weapons.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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For the evening, the top priority remains the east flank of the fire, reinforcing fire lines made during previous shifts and preparing for potential strategic firing operations by removing snags.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Underlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlining. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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