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
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Recent Examples of underscores
The sheer size of the spa, and the development of interesting excursions, underscores the hotel’s ambition to capture leisure visitors as well.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The latest valuation represents a sharp increase from earlier this year and underscores investor confidence in the company’s future prospects.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Maulik Radia, president of the Association of Industries of Haiti, said the agreement underscores the importance of structured cooperation at a time of national strain.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The Rams trading for Myles Garrett underscores that.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
David Yurman American jewelry brand David Yurman is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind high jewelry bracelet that underscores both its craftsmanship and its ongoing commitment to cultural philanthropy.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The attack in al-Murrah, near contested Barah, underscores RSF’s tightening hold over resource-rich Darfur and Kordofan and the worsening humanitarian crisis engulfing civilians.
—Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Hyde’s experience at MIA underscores how Southwest, once beloved by larger passengers, is now facing backlash since changing its policy in January.
—Ella Moore
updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
In contrast, Lesieur underscores the boundless agility and fragile idealism of Bonnier de La Chapelle.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The latest valuation represents a sharp increase from earlier this year and underscores investor confidence in the company’s future prospects.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Maulik Radia, president of the Association of Industries of Haiti, said the agreement underscores the importance of structured cooperation at a time of national strain.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The Rams trading for Myles Garrett underscores that.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
David Yurman American jewelry brand David Yurman is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind high jewelry bracelet that underscores both its craftsmanship and its ongoing commitment to cultural philanthropy.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The attack in al-Murrah, near contested Barah, underscores RSF’s tightening hold over resource-rich Darfur and Kordofan and the worsening humanitarian crisis engulfing civilians.
—Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Hyde’s experience at MIA underscores how Southwest, once beloved by larger passengers, is now facing backlash since changing its policy in January.
—Ella Moore
updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
In contrast, Lesieur underscores the boundless agility and fragile idealism of Bonnier de La Chapelle.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscores
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Despite us having just seen the episode where Reid performed this exact song, his vocals felt like they were shot out of a cannon — Reid has an unexpected control and expressiveness to his live singing voice that emphasizes the already theatrical lyrics and melody.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Lifting extremely heavy weights with limited range of motion, as observers have noted in Kennedy’s video, increases the risk of injury and emphasizes numbers rather than strength.—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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From your perspective, what distinguishes the kind of conflict that deepens a story from one that just reinforces division?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Living Room bar has an undeniable energy and reinforces the hotel’s identity as a lifestyle hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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