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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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In fact, the film’s dullness only underscores the significance of this transition.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“Our margin of victory was incredible, which underscores the tremendous support for our union and the urgent need to improve our working conditions,” said Kate Levin, a USC associate professor of writing and union organizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“I think it also underscores just how ripe for insider trading many of these markets are.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The still-negative balance underscores the need to retain natives and to draw immigrants, many of whom are young adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

In addition to the ready perspective it offers on relative risk, the safety index underscores the obvious fact that every activity carries some risk.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos