as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuate
This week marks the end of South by Southwest 2026, which brought film premieres, music showcases and brand activations punctuated by free food, drinks and merchandise.
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Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Every small room sans closet in New York City requires a stand-alone alternative for surviving a hard-luck storage situation, and even ample hallways can benefit from a dignified wardrobe cabinet as a way to punctuate large spaces.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Strategic industry developments have punctuated FilMart’s rise.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The back-to-back heat waves that have punctuated the winter and spring seasons, along with the severe spike in temperatures, give officials an opportunity to assess what is — and isn’t — working to help residents cope with extreme heat.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Every small room sans closet in New York City requires a stand-alone alternative for surviving a hard-luck storage situation, and even ample hallways can benefit from a dignified wardrobe cabinet as a way to punctuate large spaces.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Strategic industry developments have punctuated FilMart’s rise.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The back-to-back heat waves that have punctuated the winter and spring seasons, along with the severe spike in temperatures, give officials an opportunity to assess what is — and isn’t — working to help residents cope with extreme heat.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuate
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Both officials emphasized the need for unity and continued vigilance, promising to support efforts that prevent further violence in the community.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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While aviation experts continue to emphasize that the risk to air travel remains low – and that potential threats extend beyond airports and planes – the psychological impact is harder to quantify.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The research highlights the role of dense, hydrogen-rich atmospheres in trapping internal heat.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The divided views highlight deeper questions about how the site should be redeveloped and whether an arena fits.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hayes stressed in his statement to the Washington Examiner that taxes from skill games could raise significant revenue for the commonwealth and small business owners.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Altman and other OpenAI executives have for years stressed that compute is a major bottleneck for the company, which has proceeded to raise astronomical sums of cash, including $110 billion earlier this year, with $50 billion coming from Amazon.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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The current race similarly features a political heavyweight, a wealthy businessman with a substantial advertising presence, and underdog candidates defying expectations about their viability.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Punctuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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