Synonyms of underlining

underlining

verb

present participle of underline

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizing
• reinforcing
• deepening
• underscoring
• stressing
• enhancing
• accentuating
• strengthening
• italicizing
• bringing out
• supplementing
• amplifying
• maximizing
• augmenting
• heightening
• reenforcing
• enlarging
• boosting
• magnifying
• enlivening
• beefing (up)
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• minimizing
• diminishing
• de-emphasizing
• weakening
• lessening
• understating
• subduing
• toning (down)

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of underlining

Both sides sent out messages to clients in advance, underlining their point of view and seeking support, said the people, who asked not to be named as the conversations are private. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune Asia, 2 Oct. 2024