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
David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
In January, the World Economic Forum issued its long-running annual assessment of global risks, underscoring the dire state of both the climate and our information environment.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty Images BARCELONA — Xiaomi plans to launch a new smartphone processor chip every year, the company's President Lu Weibing told CNBC, underscoring the company's ambition to expand into more sophisticated areas of technology.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The outlet also noted the autopen case was never presented to a grand jury, underscoring the difficulty prosecutors faced in pursuing a criminal case over the issue.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the Museum of American Finance gave Marks a lifetime achievement award for his impact on financial thinking, underscoring how his memos and philosophy have shaped modern investing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
One front-office member suggested Gonzalez and Drake Maye are the only truly safe players on the Patriots’ roster, underscoring the team’s desire to keep the star cornerback.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Some of those local media outlets were at a Sharks practice for the first time this season, underscoring the team’s growing relevance and Celebrini’s reach as one of the Bay Area’s most recognizable sports figures.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Community members also packed an Austin Police Department town hall focused on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, underscoring ongoing questions about public safety, immigration policy and local accountability.
—Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
But from the opening moments, set in the cozy cabinet of curiosities shop — cue orchestrator/arranger Matt Brind’s mysterious and twinkling Danny Elfman-esque underscoring — there’s real precision to Luke Sheppard’s production.
—David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
But on the campaign trail, Shah’s party has drawn larger crowds, underscoring its growing appeal among young voters who seek an alternative.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
In January, the World Economic Forum issued its long-running annual assessment of global risks, underscoring the dire state of both the climate and our information environment.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty Images BARCELONA — Xiaomi plans to launch a new smartphone processor chip every year, the company's President Lu Weibing told CNBC, underscoring the company's ambition to expand into more sophisticated areas of technology.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The outlet also noted the autopen case was never presented to a grand jury, underscoring the difficulty prosecutors faced in pursuing a criminal case over the issue.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the Museum of American Finance gave Marks a lifetime achievement award for his impact on financial thinking, underscoring how his memos and philosophy have shaped modern investing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
One front-office member suggested Gonzalez and Drake Maye are the only truly safe players on the Patriots’ roster, underscoring the team’s desire to keep the star cornerback.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Some of those local media outlets were at a Sharks practice for the first time this season, underscoring the team’s growing relevance and Celebrini’s reach as one of the Bay Area’s most recognizable sports figures.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Community members also packed an Austin Police Department town hall focused on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, underscoring ongoing questions about public safety, immigration policy and local accountability.
—Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscoring
Noun
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There was an emphasis to utilize his slurve and four-seam fastball.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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The emphasis is on working with preferred American insurance partners.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is neutral, velvety black with extreme shine, emphasizing health and reflection to create depth that feels fluid rather than harsh.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tobin voiced a need to not just add pass rush but fill a significant leadership void on that side of the ball, as well as emphasizing positional versatility.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This demonstrates how thoughtful innovation can expand financial opportunity while reinforcing a healthier, more inclusive small business financing ecosystem for years to come.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Yasmin, Hayley, and Henry’s threesome is dangled as yet another piece of kompromat, reinforcing how intimacy in Industry is constantly converted into leverage.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Underscoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscoring. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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