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 snag underscores how tangled sports media rights have become, and the gaps that remain. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Our findings also underscore the importance that residents place on having a voice before data center projects are approved. — Fengxiu Zhang, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

In a conversation with WWD, Rossi said the book was a year in the making and underscored the challenges in editing it. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Labor advocates who have studied pesticide regulation say the oversight gaps and failures to impose stiffer fines underscore the need for more vigilant enforcement. — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026