as in emphasizes
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 underlines
As if Mbappe and the in-form Michael Olise weren’t already enough for opponents to reckon with, Dembele translating his club form to performances like this for his country only further underlines France’s status as favourites to reach a third final in a row.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The tournament itself underlines the point.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.
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James Brooks,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Following up her argument from last year, Julie Roy underlines the efforts provided by Téléfilm-Canada and its partners to bring Canadian stories to both national and international children and adults alike.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion.
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Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
That slight bounce underlines Phil’s optimistic breakthrough.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
The phrase did contain a kind of affection, the perverse, frank, aggressive kind that follows, or underlines, an assertion of control.
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Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
The crisis also highlights the vulnerability of global economies to one single chokepoint, and underlines the need to strengthen the resilience of supply chains and diversify energy supply, the OECD report said.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The tournament itself underlines the point.
—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.
—
James Brooks,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Following up her argument from last year, Julie Roy underlines the efforts provided by Téléfilm-Canada and its partners to bring Canadian stories to both national and international children and adults alike.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion.
—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
That slight bounce underlines Phil’s optimistic breakthrough.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
The phrase did contain a kind of affection, the perverse, frank, aggressive kind that follows, or underlines, an assertion of control.
—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
The crisis also highlights the vulnerability of global economies to one single chokepoint, and underlines the need to strengthen the resilience of supply chains and diversify energy supply, the OECD report said.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlines
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Their leadership emphasizes quality, craftsmanship and long-term reputation over short-term gains.
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The American model emphasizes individual responsibility and personal choice.
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Dress professionally, and either make sure your background is clutter free or use a virtual background that reinforces your message.
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The order also reinforces Saab’s position in the global submarine market.
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“Underlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlines. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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