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 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

These findings also lay some groundwork for scientists studying how tissues evolve and develop and underscores the value of museum collections. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 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

But experts said ProPublica’s data analysis, along with stories about delays in ectopic care, underscores the need to find out what is driving the deaths. — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026

The reaction from Wall Street underscores the limits of the power Bessent claims to exert over markets. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

The move comes as a fresh spill in northern Wisconsin underscores what’s at stake. — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The project underscores the unusual tradeoff involved in building a system designed for an emergency that may never happen. — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026