Here are some common uses of italics:
* Titles of works: Books, movies, plays, albums, songs, etc. are often italicized.
* _The Great Gatsby_
* _Avengers: Endgame_
* Foreign words and phrases: Words or phrases from other languages that haven't been fully assimilated into English.
* _ad hoc_
* _dolce vita_
* Emphasis: To draw attention to a specific word or phrase.
* "I *really* enjoyed the movie."
* Scientific names: Names of organisms are often italicized.
* *Homo sapiens*
* Legal terms: Some legal terms are italicized.
* _prima facie_
* Technical terms: Some technical terms may be italicized for clarity.
* _software_
* Words within a quote: If you are quoting someone and their words include a word or phrase that you want to emphasize, you can italicize it.
It's important to note that style guides may differ in their guidelines for italicizing. Always follow the style guide relevant to your work.