Get to know Underscore better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like underline or emphasize.
Underscore meaning
- A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.
- A piece of background music.
Using Underscore
- The main meaning on this page is: A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _. | A piece of background music.
- Useful related words include: underline, emphasize, emphasise, stroke.
- In the example corpus, underscore often appears in combinations such as: underscore the, to underscore, underscore that.
Context around Underscore
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 12 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Underscore
- In this selection, "underscore" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, developments, help, support, ideal, uptake and theatre stand out and add context to how "underscore" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include aggressive moves underscore the fed and and aggression underscore the growing. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "underscore" sits close to words such as acknowledgement, anwar and applaud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with underscore
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Let me underscore two things, if I could, Amy. (9 words)
Such aggressive moves underscore the Fed’s dedication to price stability. (11 words)
Please allow me to underscore this — I’m a registered independent and card-carrying libertarian. (15 words)
Rather than pointing to a system that is evolving and becoming more humane, these examples only underscore the racialized nature of the system and how slow it has been to act in places where neither the people in power nor the accused officers were Black. (45 words)
As the plan unfolds, How to Blow Up a Pipeline explores the effects of the climate crisis in unique ways that serve to underscore the severity of the crisis and the very personal toll it takes on everyone it touches. (40 words)
Its excellent flight economics and state-of-the-art technology underscore our dedication to commercially successful operations and to achieving our sustainability goals,” said Campbell Wilson, chief executive officer & managing director, Air India. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
However, it would be best for these second wave vaccines to underscore ideal subpopulations or manufacturing and storage advantages that could underscore uptake.
All these developments underscore the importance fast-tracking measures that would raise the productivity of the local farm sector.
As part of Recovery Month, Westview is holding several events to help underscore the importance of recovery from Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in our community.
As the plan unfolds, How to Blow Up a Pipeline explores the effects of the climate crisis in unique ways that serve to underscore the severity of the crisis and the very personal toll it takes on everyone it touches.
But Oppenheimer pointedly used religious language when talking about the project, as if to underscore the weight of its significance.
Campaigners such as Payzee Mahmod and Farhana Raval bravely told their devastating stories to underscore the need for wide-ranging legislation.
Even though the series was axed by Netflix, the multiple campaigns and Barry's own support underscore just how possible it is will continue in some form.
He said such contributions to the society underscore the need to view Prophet Bushiri not merely as an individual entangled in legal proceedings but as a valuable asset to the nation.
In Chicago alone, closed or moribund theaters include Victory Gardens Theater, House Theatre of Chicago, Sideshow Theatre Company, BoHo, Eclipse Theatre Company and Underscore Theatre Company.
Inspired by his in-depth exposé, I felt it was the perfect time to underscore the paramount importance of media quality.
Its excellent flight economics and state-of-the-art technology underscore our dedication to commercially successful operations and to achieving our sustainability goals,” said Campbell Wilson, chief executive officer & managing director, Air India.
Kiner’s music, much like John Williams’ music before him, uses hummable tunes to underscore the spectacle.
Let me underscore two things, if I could, Amy.
Nevertheless, it is important to underscore that inflation in the UK remains significantly above the central bank's 2% target and higher than in other major economies.
Please allow me to underscore this — I’m a registered independent and card-carrying libertarian.
Rather than pointing to a system that is evolving and becoming more humane, these examples only underscore the racialized nature of the system and how slow it has been to act in places where neither the people in power nor the accused officers were Black.
Still, the underscore is that as regional banks crash and burn they will ultimately be buried or bought.
Such aggressive moves underscore the Fed’s dedication to price stability.
Such calls for violence and aggression underscore the growing concern over the group’s radical agenda and its potential impact on the stability of the region.
The changes to the counterespionage law underscore China's growing emphasis on national security and its desire to shield its interests from foreign scrutiny.
Common combinations with underscore
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: