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
But some experts emphasize that the era of synthetic drugs underlines the need to address the root factors that make users seek out drugs, given the futility of targeting a supply that’s constantly expanding and shifting.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
On the contrary, this uncannily wise filmmaker’s delicate touch underlines how vital authorial authenticity can be when engaging with genuine sociopolitical pain through fantasy storytelling.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
The percussive score by Joseph Shirley and Moses Sumney underlines this, and gives the whole film an eerie, curious atmosphere, lending to a sense of nightmarish unreality.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
But they are mentioned without context, in a way that underlines the Smithsonian’s touchy relationship with an administration that has not hesitated to strong-arm the institution.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The special conversation underlines the Women in Motion program’s mission to champion all underrepresented stories and storytellers.
—William Earl, Variety, 13 May 2026
Palmer’s shot is well blocked by Marc Guehi — which underlines the importance of their decision-making in these moments.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The letter underlines how the Democratic Party — both its leaders and the base — has grown increasingly critical of Israel.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Powell's decision to remain as a Fed governor underlines his commitment to preserving the central bank's independence, noted Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
On the contrary, this uncannily wise filmmaker’s delicate touch underlines how vital authorial authenticity can be when engaging with genuine sociopolitical pain through fantasy storytelling.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
The percussive score by Joseph Shirley and Moses Sumney underlines this, and gives the whole film an eerie, curious atmosphere, lending to a sense of nightmarish unreality.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
But they are mentioned without context, in a way that underlines the Smithsonian’s touchy relationship with an administration that has not hesitated to strong-arm the institution.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The special conversation underlines the Women in Motion program’s mission to champion all underrepresented stories and storytellers.
—William Earl, Variety, 13 May 2026
Palmer’s shot is well blocked by Marc Guehi — which underlines the importance of their decision-making in these moments.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The letter underlines how the Democratic Party — both its leaders and the base — has grown increasingly critical of Israel.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Powell's decision to remain as a Fed governor underlines his commitment to preserving the central bank's independence, noted Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlines
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One team emphasizes one angle, another picks something else, and the campaign feels disconnected.—
Maria Alonso,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Finding inspiration everywhere, from fashion photography to Harajuku Girls, Gordon-Crozier especially emphasizes filmmaker Michel Gondry’s influence.—
Tomris Laffly,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Success reinforces the structure.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Research on dark patterns reinforces that concern.—
Gregory M. Dickinson,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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