underscore

[uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr] / ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr, ˌʌn dərˈskɔr, -ˈskoʊr, ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr /

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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Numbers released by Goa's tourism department underscore these trends.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Unusual disease outbreaks underscore the need for institutions like this.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

"We therefore underscore the urgent need for the evaluation of these health impacts."

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The divisions underscore the challenge that Powell’s successor, Warsh, could face as the central bank navigates new inflation hazards from the energy shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Ben Franklin’s autobiography was punched up after his death to underscore his rise from obscurity.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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