as in emphasizing
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 underlining
Beyond these three greenlights, Safran, Register and Girardi shared updates on both adult, young adult and kids upcoming tv series, underlining the strong commitment both studios have in bringing DC characters to global audiences of all ages.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Yet usage of the technology is also growing quickly and more broadly, the financial giant noted in a report, underlining AI's enormous commercial potential.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, Nico Hoerner was the starting shortstop in Saturday’s lineup, with rookie infielder Pedro Ramírez covering second base, underlining the potential options for a club with several versatile defenders.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
Reuters additionally reported that Bohai oilfield’s cumulative oil and gas equivalent output has now exceeded 40 million metric tonnes, underlining its growing importance within China’s domestic energy system.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
This is very far from the truth, as Alamo coaxes Maddy into a deeply uncomfortable conversation in his hot tub, underlining the uneven power dynamic.
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Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness.
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Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Murmurs began among lawmakers, who soon began pulling up the decision on their phones and underlining printouts shared by staff.
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Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
And the notes that accompany the sermons in outline form are strikingly similar to those Bickle provided for years, even down to the practice of boldfacing, italicizing and underlining certain points.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Yet usage of the technology is also growing quickly and more broadly, the financial giant noted in a report, underlining AI's enormous commercial potential.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, Nico Hoerner was the starting shortstop in Saturday’s lineup, with rookie infielder Pedro Ramírez covering second base, underlining the potential options for a club with several versatile defenders.
—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
Reuters additionally reported that Bohai oilfield’s cumulative oil and gas equivalent output has now exceeded 40 million metric tonnes, underlining its growing importance within China’s domestic energy system.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
This is very far from the truth, as Alamo coaxes Maddy into a deeply uncomfortable conversation in his hot tub, underlining the uneven power dynamic.
—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness.
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Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Murmurs began among lawmakers, who soon began pulling up the decision on their phones and underlining printouts shared by staff.
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Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
And the notes that accompany the sermons in outline form are strikingly similar to those Bickle provided for years, even down to the practice of boldfacing, italicizing and underlining certain points.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlining
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The brand aims to stand out in-aisle with clear positioning, emphasizing design, performance, and practical sustainability.
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That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
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By turning watch parties into product discovery moments, the brand reaches consumers precisely when soft drink consumption peaks, while reinforcing its positioning as a healthier alternative to traditional game-day beverages.
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The company’s logo centers on Vine Street itself, reinforcing a sense of place within the neighborhood.
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“Underlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlining. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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