Examples of emphasize in a Sentence
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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While the lack of Brazilian titles at Cannes bringing a bitter taste to the start of summer festival season, many producers and directors have emphasized a desire to look beyond the big European triad of Berlin, Cannes and Venice as launching pads.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead the focus this offseason — and through spring training and into the season — emphasized embracing his athleticism, just like Swanson does when playing shortstop.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Matos Wanted Poster by Adam Harrington The FBI emphasized that Matos should be considered armed and dangerous, and should never be approached directly.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Large alternative asset managers, with both private credit and private equity businesses, are so far striking a measured tone, acknowledging pockets of stress while emphasizing resilience.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead the focus this offseason — and through spring training and into the season — emphasized embracing his athleticism, just like Swanson does when playing shortstop.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Matos Wanted Poster by Adam Harrington The FBI emphasized that Matos should be considered armed and dangerous, and should never be approached directly.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Large alternative asset managers, with both private credit and private equity businesses, are so far striking a measured tone, acknowledging pockets of stress while emphasizing resilience.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emphasize
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emphasize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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emphasize
verb
em·pha·size
ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz 
emphasized; emphasizing
: to place emphasis on : stress as being important or so as to stand out
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