un·der·score
ˈən-dər-ˌskȯr 
underscored; underscoring; underscores
3
: to provide (action on film) with accompanying music
1
: a line drawn under a word or line especially for emphasis or to indicate intent to italicize
2
: music accompanying the action and dialogue of a film
Examples of underscore in a Sentence
Verb
These failures underscore the difficulty of what we're attempting to do.
The President's visit underscores the administration's commitment to free trade.
She underscored the most important points.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Its success underscores how the country is increasingly positioning itself not just as a data user, but as a contributor to the world’s ocean science ecosystem.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
According to Andy Heyward, chairman/CEO of Kartoon Studios, portions of Elfman’s theme will be incorporated into the underscore of the episodes.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Sherrill’s Narrow Lead Holds Across Most Polls Across 10 surveys conducted from late September to mid-October, Sherrill’s lead ranges from one to eight points, underscoring a competitive contest.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Its success underscores how the country is increasingly positioning itself not just as a data user, but as a contributor to the world’s ocean science ecosystem.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
New allegations in London underscore Deutsche Bank’s history of enabling risky behavior.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
According to Andy Heyward, chairman/CEO of Kartoon Studios, portions of Elfman’s theme will be incorporated into the underscore of the episodes.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underscore. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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