as in emphasized
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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
While the absence of major geopolitical disruptions kept markets relatively stable, significant milestones underscored the dynamic nature of the sector.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been red hot to start the 2024-25 season, and center Jarrett Allen underscored that statement with an impressive trick shot before Monday night’s game tipped off.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Alvarez’s reputation underscored the extent of his fraudulent success.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Loosened qualification requirements for business financing were further underscored by a September announcement from the Federal Reserve which spiked optimism in the market by slashing interest rates.
—Brock Blake, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The duo's connection underscored Ohio State's offensive firepower, which was simply too much for Tennessee to handle.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The atmospheric background action (including seagulls flying by) underscored Miller’s fraught drama, directed by James Dean Palmer with scenic design by You-Shin Chen and lighting design by Kate McGee.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
And Musk has underscored the effort to reduce costs.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
This trend was underscored at a Denver wine bar and restaurant featuring sweet wines sold by the ounce, like a 2020 Chenin Blanc from Vouvray for $10 per ounce up to a 1923 Tawny Port from the Barossa Valley in Australia for $30 per ounce.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been red hot to start the 2024-25 season, and center Jarrett Allen underscored that statement with an impressive trick shot before Monday night’s game tipped off.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Alvarez’s reputation underscored the extent of his fraudulent success.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Loosened qualification requirements for business financing were further underscored by a September announcement from the Federal Reserve which spiked optimism in the market by slashing interest rates.
—Brock Blake, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The duo's connection underscored Ohio State's offensive firepower, which was simply too much for Tennessee to handle.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The atmospheric background action (including seagulls flying by) underscored Miller’s fraught drama, directed by James Dean Palmer with scenic design by You-Shin Chen and lighting design by Kate McGee.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
And Musk has underscored the effort to reduce costs.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
This trend was underscored at a Denver wine bar and restaurant featuring sweet wines sold by the ounce, like a 2020 Chenin Blanc from Vouvray for $10 per ounce up to a 1923 Tawny Port from the Barossa Valley in Australia for $30 per ounce.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Underscored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscored. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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