as in emphasized
to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display
the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class
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Recent Examples of underlined
Many retreat participants across locations underlined the importance of preparation and integration for psychedelic experiences.
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Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The move has underlined how Africa's leading economy has struggled to reign in its high rates of violent crime.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s no one to root for here, an impression that’s underlined by the consistent lack of inferiority within the characters.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Since the start of the war with Iran, the French president has underlined his concerns about international law not being respected, but also deployed several naval vessels to the Eastern Mediterranean, near Cyprus, to protect French military bases and citizens in the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with those claims at a White House meeting last year that underlined the strained relationship.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with those claims at a dramatic White House meeting last year that underlined the strained relationship.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That is underlined by the fact that these chants have not been punished by the English Football Association as they are not deemed a public order offence by the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Pezeshkian’s message, seemingly recorded in a hurry, underlined the limited powers exercised by the theocracy’s leaders over the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which controls the hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting Israel and other countries.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The move has underlined how Africa's leading economy has struggled to reign in its high rates of violent crime.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s no one to root for here, an impression that’s underlined by the consistent lack of inferiority within the characters.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Since the start of the war with Iran, the French president has underlined his concerns about international law not being respected, but also deployed several naval vessels to the Eastern Mediterranean, near Cyprus, to protect French military bases and citizens in the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with those claims at a White House meeting last year that underlined the strained relationship.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with those claims at a dramatic White House meeting last year that underlined the strained relationship.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That is underlined by the fact that these chants have not been punished by the English Football Association as they are not deemed a public order offence by the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Pezeshkian’s message, seemingly recorded in a hurry, underlined the limited powers exercised by the theocracy’s leaders over the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which controls the hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting Israel and other countries.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlined
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The team’s brass has routinely emphasized its support of starting quarterback Bryce Young throughout the offseason.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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During a comments and questions portion of the town hall attendees emphasized the importance of voting in upcoming elections and joining protests.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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The idea of a super wet El Niño kind of got reinforced in the winter of 1997-98.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In other words, external pressure has reinforced internal alignment.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Underlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlined. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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