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
• enlarge
• magnify
• boost
• jazz (up)
• enliven
• beef (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underscore

News of a fifth measles death in Pennsylvania underscores a longstanding issue about the disease. — STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

The handle will break away and fall to the ground and, unfortunately, both the vehicle and the charging handle will sustain some damage in the process, which underscores why this feature should only be used in an emergency. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

Such moments underscore the features of streaming that distinguish it from television. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Heavy graduation losses and a series of injuries underscored the difficulties of a small school like Chicago Christian repeating its success. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026