underscores

VERB

underline, emphasize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate highlight indicate mark stress

STRONG

accent caption feature italicize

WEAK

call attention to draw attention to give emphasis point to

Example Sentences

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Yet the fact that Hüller is one of the bigger names at this year’s Cannes also underscores Hollywood’s absence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"This result underscores the feasibility of integrating QD single-photon sources into stable and field-deployable time-bin QKD systems, marking an important step toward scalable, quantum-secure communication networks based on solid-state single-photon emitters."

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Murdoch’s gambit underscores the stakes not only for Fox but also for other major media players.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

This underscores the importance of a true out-of-sample test when calculating AI’s track record.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

His memory underscores some differences in how the children saw their parents, and the strife.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel