as in to emphasize
to make more apparent
high-definition television italicizes every line and wrinkle in an actor's face
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Recent Examples of italicize
The skips in time that occur in the play are unnecessarily italicized.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
At 3-, 9- and 18-Down, italicized clues hint at expressions that double as things an acupuncturist may do during a session.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Read the full list of winners (italicized) below.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
Everyone is italicized in bold.
—Thomas C. Zambito, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
At 3-, 9- and 18-Down, italicized clues hint at expressions that double as things an acupuncturist may do during a session.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Read the full list of winners (italicized) below.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
Everyone is italicized in bold.
—Thomas C. Zambito, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for italicize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for italicize
emphasize
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Texas native explained that Cruise emphasized the physical reality of stuntwork and the importance of discipline.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Italicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/italicize. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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