Synonyms of underscores

underscores

verb

present tense third-person singular of underscore

as in emphasizes

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

• emphasizes
• reinforces
• underlines
• deepens
• stresses
• enhances
• accentuates
• brings out
• italicizes
• strengthens
• amplifies
• heightens
• augments
• maximizes
• supplements
• enlarges
• magnifies
• enlivens
• boosts
• beefs (up)
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• minimizes
• understates
• de-emphasizes
• diminishes
• tones (down)
• weakens
• lessens
• subdues

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underscores

The Gitlin-Auster Defender of Democracy Award underscores the writer’s public responsibility in a time of unprecedented crisis, and celebrates the power of words to record history and to change it. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Historically, underscores hasn’t written much about her personal life, opting for conceptual work. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Observers say the escalation underscores the Houthis’ regional ambitions and is unlikely to be resolved without some broader accommodation with Iran. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026

The curation underscores the breadth of Emory’s references, as well as the fact that his fashion output was always designed to be in conversation with the culture at large. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

The finding underscores the need for developers to thoroughly test how their LLMs and agents behave when watermarking is in place. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026

The innovative all-inclusive cruise line is renowned for sophistication, extraordinary hospitality, personalized service, and access to unusual ports, which underscores its appeal to Tully’s refined clientele. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026

The president's message at the Republican midterm convention underscores why so many Americans who care about fiscal sanity feel politically homeless. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026

Even as scientists make new breakthroughs for rare diseases and regulators promise to be more flexible in evaluating them, Wheeler’s story underscores how many patients still fall through the cracks. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026