Synonyms of underscore

underscore

verb

ˈən-dər-ˌskȯr 

as in to emphasize

to make more apparent

a history of the Old West that underscores the role that pioneer women had in bringing order and stability to the wild frontier

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• reinforce
• underline
• deepen
• enhance
• accentuate
• stress
• bring out
• strengthen
• italicize
• amplify
• maximize
• augment
• heighten
• supplement
• enlarge
• magnify
• boost
• jazz (up)
• enliven
• beef (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• minimize
• de-emphasize
• decrease
• diminish
• understate
• tone (down)
• lessen
• weaken
• subdue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underscore

The latest footage underscores the company’s push to develop versatile robotic systems capable of handling complex terrain for industrial, exploration, and emergency operations. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Despite the latest diplomatic push, the core demands of Moscow and Kyiv remain mutually exclusive, especially over territorial concessions, underscoring the difficulty of reaching an agreement. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Within hours of the collapse, Kennedy Center officials were arguing that the incident underscored the need to overhaul the aging facility. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

At each turn, a heartbreaking picture comes into sharper focus, underscoring Ricki’s destructive appetite that exploits Rita’s deepest needs and fears under the guise of friendship and no-judgement sisterhood. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026