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 pope’s itinerary in Argentina includes visits to a care center for people with disabilities ​and a prison, underscoring ⁠his focus on highlighting groups that are often marginalized. — Reuters, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026

The experience underscored how much retirement may influence our health. — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

For Hobbhahn, the episode underscores the need for independent safety researchers to be embedded more deeply within AI labs, with significant access to internal systems and evidence. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 7 Nov. 2026

Second, as Jim has said repeatedly, this market underscores why owning a diversified portfolio is such an important strategy for staying in the game. — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026