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

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

His high volume of clearances, as well as underlining his defensive work rate, and low ball retention percentile above, speak to a player who can improve at helping to build attacks patiently. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 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

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

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