underscore

verb

ˈən-dər-ˌskȯr How to pronounce underscore (audio)
Definition of underscorenext
as in to emphasize
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 underscore Ferrari’s 3500 is the 200th to roll off the line, underscoring continued demand for the jet. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 Barbra Sainsurin, Anthropologie Group’s global chief marketing officer, said the campaign underscores the value of authentic styling. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 The mixed results underscore how unsettled the Democratic race remains more than two years before the first votes are expected to be cast. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The change underscores how the sources of America’s wealth are shifting. — Luisa Yanez august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underscore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscore
  1. emphasize
  2. reinforce
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  • The article emphasizes that true status now lies in effective recovery, transforming physical restoration into a lucrative experience and a key marketing language for brands.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike traditional nuclear reactors, ZiaCore is designed as a factory-manufacturable microreactor that emphasizes compactness, fuel efficiency, and simplified deployment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of emphasize
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  • The experience reinforced her belief that the profession itself was never the problem.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Rounding out the formula are rice peptides, which help reinforce the cuticle for stronger, more resilient strands over time.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of reinforce

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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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