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 BlackX incident underscores the difficult balancing act Microsoft must perform. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026

The massive outperformance by the average stock underscores how dependent the market has become on the AI trade. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

This underscores a Mediterranean-style, slow-living philosophy that’s something to aspire to. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

That refusal does not bode well for their ability to impartially decide matters involving this administration, and underscores the importance of the Senate’s confirmation power. — James Speyer, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026

Pacsun said the partnership reflects its customers’ priorities and underscores the importance of mental wellbeing to younger generations. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

The killing underscores the dangers facing Mexican local leaders who challenge cartels, as President Claudia Sheinbaum faces pressure to confront organized crime and corruption. — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

And yet, the ESPN broadcast booth drama underscores what has been perhaps the most tumultuous and uncertain year ever for NFL broadcasters. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

The rest of the museum’s collection underscores the precious value of taking matters, and materials, into our own hands. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026