as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
the underscoring we've given the play's local setting will hopefully increase ticket sales
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as in emphasizing
to make more apparent
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 underscoring
David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
NetJets anticipates up to 775 flights to the Augusta area during the peak period this year, underscoring the widespread appeal of the iconic golf championship.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Contracts backing a Democratic victory accounted for roughly $686,000 of that total, while Republican contracts drew about $894,000, underscoring how divided trader sentiment remains despite Democrats holding a narrow edge.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Emma’s kind, matriarchal presence — which has been a constant in the show since season one — is lacking in the first half of this season, underscoring the impact of her separation from Joe.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Even so, the figure remains well above typical levels, which generally fall in the low single digits — around 2% — underscoring continued strain on airport screening operations.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Russia is reportedly sending drones to Iran, according to Western intelligence, underscoring how the war in Ukraine is inextricably tied to the one in the Middle East.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The composer’s electronic-leaning score is built on ambient synths and recurring romantic themes, underscoring the central relationship between rival hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Conor Storrie).
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The recent World Baseball Classic was an overwhelming success, underscoring why the sport is truly a global game.
—D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
But from the opening moments, set in the cozy cabinet of curiosities shop — cue orchestrator/arranger Matt Brind’s mysterious and twinkling Danny Elfman-esque underscoring — there’s real precision to Luke Sheppard’s production.
—David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
Shuman-Perez has written and recorded the solo saxophone underscoring.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
NetJets anticipates up to 775 flights to the Augusta area during the peak period this year, underscoring the widespread appeal of the iconic golf championship.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Contracts backing a Democratic victory accounted for roughly $686,000 of that total, while Republican contracts drew about $894,000, underscoring how divided trader sentiment remains despite Democrats holding a narrow edge.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Emma’s kind, matriarchal presence — which has been a constant in the show since season one — is lacking in the first half of this season, underscoring the impact of her separation from Joe.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Even so, the figure remains well above typical levels, which generally fall in the low single digits — around 2% — underscoring continued strain on airport screening operations.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Russia is reportedly sending drones to Iran, according to Western intelligence, underscoring how the war in Ukraine is inextricably tied to the one in the Middle East.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The composer’s electronic-leaning score is built on ambient synths and recurring romantic themes, underscoring the central relationship between rival hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Conor Storrie).
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The recent World Baseball Classic was an overwhelming success, underscoring why the sport is truly a global game.
—D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscoring
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Along with the staff changes and reshuffles, station owner Saul Levine says to expect more classic country within the broadcast day, focusing on the ‘90s and ‘00s, with an extra emphasis on female artists that Levine feels don’t get enough respect.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yasaka, the casual all day dining emphasizing wood fire and charcoal grilling, and ten person French omakase kappo counter Ren (the one to book).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Windham agreed, emphasizing that although there may be some truth behind the claim, finding balance in your daily nutrition is always key.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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Larkin found that Muslim viewers in Kano reinterpreted Bollywood films through an Islamic moral lens, reading their narratives as reinforcing local values of propriety and ethical conduct.—
Gareth Barkin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The video includes scenes from across the actress’s career as well as glimpses of her personal life, reinforcing her status as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Underscoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscoring. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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