as in emphasized
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 underscored
The highly organized religious extravaganza underscored the society’s international reach despite its schismatic outsider status, and appeal to conservative, traditionalist Catholics wary of the modern, secular world.
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Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
More recently, however, Turkey has leaned closer to NATO, whose importance was underscored during the Iran war when alliance missile defenses intercepted four missiles fired from Iran into Turkish territory.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
In the briefing documents, FDA scientists underscored the lack of human data for many of the peptides being considered by the advisory committee.
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Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The warm exchange underscored the friendly bond between the royal family and the superstar couple, making the possibility of a wedding invitation all the more intriguing for royal watchers.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Despite a 7-1 loss, Advocaat's tears underscored the impact of leaders who genuinely express their feelings, creating deeper connections.
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Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The post underscored two fundamental elements of the party’s campaign ahead of parliamentary elections slated for late October.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The controversy over the two Dan Sullivans has underscored the stakes involved in the incumbent's reelection campaign.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
More recently, however, Turkey has leaned closer to NATO, whose importance was underscored during the Iran war when alliance missile defenses intercepted four missiles fired from Iran into Turkish territory.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
In the briefing documents, FDA scientists underscored the lack of human data for many of the peptides being considered by the advisory committee.
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Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The warm exchange underscored the friendly bond between the royal family and the superstar couple, making the possibility of a wedding invitation all the more intriguing for royal watchers.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Despite a 7-1 loss, Advocaat's tears underscored the impact of leaders who genuinely express their feelings, creating deeper connections.
—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The post underscored two fundamental elements of the party’s campaign ahead of parliamentary elections slated for late October.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The controversy over the two Dan Sullivans has underscored the stakes involved in the incumbent's reelection campaign.
—
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscored
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Elsewhere in the conversation, Winfrey appealed to creators’ sense of responsibility and emphasized that influence carries obligations.
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Antonella Capelli, Lectra’s president for EMEA, emphasized the growing importance of trend data in a fast-changing fashion landscape shaped by global economic and consumer shifts.
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The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems.
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Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.
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