Synonyms of underscore

underscore

verb

ˈən-dər-ˌskȯr 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• reinforce
• underline
• deepen
• enhance
• accentuate
• stress
• bring out
• strengthen
• italicize
• amplify
• maximize
• augment
• heighten
• supplement
• reenforce
• enlarge
• magnify
• boost
• jazz (up)
• enliven
• beef (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• minimize
• de-emphasize
• decrease
• diminish
• understate
• tone (down)
• lessen
• weaken
• subdue

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of underscore

Disasters like these underscore the vital importance of community support, as LGBTQ+ people unite to support those whose lives are on the line. —Samantha Riedel, Them, 9 Jan. 2025

The legal battle underscores a widening rift between California and oil companies, a battle that raises questions about the future of gasoline prices if more companies leave the state. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025

Blurring the Lines: The scale of overlap between Trump family businesses and the federal government underscores how unprecedented the second Trump presidency and the potential for conflicts of interest will be. —Eric Lipton, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025

Alvarez’s reputation underscored the extent of his fraudulent success. —Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024