as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
the underscoring we've given the play's local setting will hopefully increase ticket sales
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as in emphasizing
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 underscoring
Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
These deaths are not only tragic but also largely preventable, underscoring the urgent need for innovation and collective action.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Together, the pieces embody a refined yet bold aesthetic, underscoring the brand’s ongoing dialogue between timeless craftsmanship and contemporary urban edge.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Mamdani, now supportive of a new development in the same area, signaled openness to private-sector partnerships, underscoring the balancing act required to bring 1,000 jobs to neighborhoods like Astoria.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
After an outbreak occurs, control is difficult to regain, underscoring the necessity of a rapid public health response.
—Tom Duszynski, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
While that response is similar to 2024, the number of consumers that plan to shop during the Thanksgiving shopping holidays has increased by 23 percentage points over the past five years, underscoring how pivotal these promotions are.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
More than half of this cohort chose a rating between 7 and 10, underscoring their rosy financial outlook.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu publicly implied for the first time Friday that not all of the deceased hostages held captive in Gaza will return, underscoring previous assessments that Hamas may not be able to find and return all of their remains.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Bucher said one of the department’s investigations has contributed to a criminal case that put an abuser behind bars, underscoring the importance of their work.
—Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
These deaths are not only tragic but also largely preventable, underscoring the urgent need for innovation and collective action.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Together, the pieces embody a refined yet bold aesthetic, underscoring the brand’s ongoing dialogue between timeless craftsmanship and contemporary urban edge.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Mamdani, now supportive of a new development in the same area, signaled openness to private-sector partnerships, underscoring the balancing act required to bring 1,000 jobs to neighborhoods like Astoria.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
After an outbreak occurs, control is difficult to regain, underscoring the necessity of a rapid public health response.
—Tom Duszynski, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
While that response is similar to 2024, the number of consumers that plan to shop during the Thanksgiving shopping holidays has increased by 23 percentage points over the past five years, underscoring how pivotal these promotions are.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
More than half of this cohort chose a rating between 7 and 10, underscoring their rosy financial outlook.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu publicly implied for the first time Friday that not all of the deceased hostages held captive in Gaza will return, underscoring previous assessments that Hamas may not be able to find and return all of their remains.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscoring
Noun
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Meanwhile, supporters of AI in the creator world say that video becoming so push-button will put a greater emphasis on human relatability and style — exactly the kinds of things that influencers excel at.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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The emphasis is on early service, flat crosses and near-post runs — perfect for a 6ft 4in (193cm) forward arriving late into the box.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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At a reunion special, Conner read a heartfelt letter acknowledging his past and emphasizing the possibility of healing, bringing both himself and Whitney to tears.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Woods first introduced the Woods by Jordyn footwear line as an expansion of her ready-to-wear brand, emphasizing inclusivity of sizing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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These videos, shared widely across social media, falsely depicted him stealing, fleeing police, and reinforcing racial stereotypes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Underscoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscoring. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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