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
Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The commission’s failure was largely due to the politically sensitive nature of its proposals and a lack of consensus within Congress, underscoring the importance of not just having good ideas but having the political will and bipartisan cooperation to see those ideas through.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cash flow issues had already forced the label to scrap its fall 2024 show, underscoring the tough landscape for small and mid-sized brands navigating the slowdown in luxury spending.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
One in five commuters has experienced at least one car accident while traveling to or from work, underscoring the risks linked to daily travel during peak traffic times.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Cheney was greeted with cheers, and her mention of Pence drew applause from the audience heavily made up of Democrats — underscoring just how unusual the scene was.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
This $250 million deal marks Nvidia's fifth acquisition in 2024, underscoring the company's aggressive strategy to build a comprehensive end-to-end generative AI stack for enterprises.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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This proliferation of data can make adhering to data protection regulations more complex, underscoring the need for greater visibility into sensitive data locations and access.
—Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The commission’s failure was largely due to the politically sensitive nature of its proposals and a lack of consensus within Congress, underscoring the importance of not just having good ideas but having the political will and bipartisan cooperation to see those ideas through.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cash flow issues had already forced the label to scrap its fall 2024 show, underscoring the tough landscape for small and mid-sized brands navigating the slowdown in luxury spending.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
One in five commuters has experienced at least one car accident while traveling to or from work, underscoring the risks linked to daily travel during peak traffic times.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Cheney was greeted with cheers, and her mention of Pence drew applause from the audience heavily made up of Democrats — underscoring just how unusual the scene was.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
This $250 million deal marks Nvidia's fifth acquisition in 2024, underscoring the company's aggressive strategy to build a comprehensive end-to-end generative AI stack for enterprises.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscoring
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Those group sessions — with their emphasis on healthy ways to express emotions and relationship building — are key, especially for students who are in a new environment, speaking a new language.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Pentagon watchers are getting more detail about the high-stakes, hush-hush Replicator project and its growing emphasis on assembly line prowess — not just fancy blueprints.Colin Demarest, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Though a bit late to the game, Schoeller just released its first sustainability report, providing insights into the company’s environmental, social and ethical commitments as well as emphasizing progress made in pursuit of a greener future.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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For business development leaders, emphasizing how automation and AI solutions can help companies operate efficiently despite workforce gaps is key.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Any lesser achievements prompted stern warnings, reinforcing the idea that feedback equated to failure.Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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During the Antebellum period, Black religions were demonized as evil and dangerous, reinforcing the moral and (white) religious justification for slavery and the arming of white society under the pretense that these spiritual practices posed a threat to the racial social order.Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Underscoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscoring. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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