1
as in highlights
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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2
as in reinforces
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasizes
While anti-aging focuses on achieving a younger appearance, skin longevity emphasizes that prioritizing healthy skin does more than just give you an outward glow.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Robb emphasizes that the most important and immediate changes need to come from inside the tech industry, and specifically social media companies themselves.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Ati Motors emphasizes that Sherpa Mecha is not a finished product but a foundation for innovation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The Brewers are just faster, from Jacob Misiorowski’s triple-digit velocity to Jackson Chourio’s bat speed to an overall style of play that emphasizes swing-and-miss stuff and athleticism all over the field.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The school is founded on Islamic principles and emphasizes the importance of being a global citizen, doing good to others, cleanliness and devotion.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Diet Limits dietary fat; emphasizes fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
By sourcing native materials and investing in extended research and development cycles, Edition emphasizes durability and cultural depth in equal measure.
—Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
This month emphasizes stability and nurturing, Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Robb emphasizes that the most important and immediate changes need to come from inside the tech industry, and specifically social media companies themselves.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Ati Motors emphasizes that Sherpa Mecha is not a finished product but a foundation for innovation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The Brewers are just faster, from Jacob Misiorowski’s triple-digit velocity to Jackson Chourio’s bat speed to an overall style of play that emphasizes swing-and-miss stuff and athleticism all over the field.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The school is founded on Islamic principles and emphasizes the importance of being a global citizen, doing good to others, cleanliness and devotion.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Diet Limits dietary fat; emphasizes fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
By sourcing native materials and investing in extended research and development cycles, Edition emphasizes durability and cultural depth in equal measure.
—Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
This month emphasizes stability and nurturing, Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
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This week's quiz highlights farmers' feats, brilliant baseball — and more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Created to elevate Brazilian cinema on the global stage, this initiative highlights the country’s most original voices in fiction filmmaking.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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The tone of the song reinforces the idea that it can’t be interpreted as fact, the court said.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Understanding that—understanding the circumstances under which the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights were created—only reinforces the vitality of those founding documents.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The team stresses that the impact of this crisis extends far beyond coastal areas, affecting everyone because of the globally interconnected economy and food system.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Grumley stresses that screening is more than just checking in on your breast health here and there.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Beijing’s addition of five mid- and heavy rare earths to its export controls, on top of the seven already restricted, underscores how these materials have become a flashpoint with trade partners beyond Washington.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, the honor underscores the company’s efforts to address microplastic pollution caused by the shedding of synthetic textiles.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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The lineup of fly fishing films features breathtaking locations, great catches and the stories behind them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the team that takes the ice Thursday night for the 2025-26 season opener features a healthy dose of franchise history.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Soundbar Deals The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus instantly enhances the sound on any TV without taking over your entire living room or draining your wallet.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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By automatically balancing the tension of each mooring line, the system minimizes downtime, reduces strain on components, and enhances long-term performance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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By sending Rip off to sleep precisely at the moment America declares its independence, Irving underlines how radically life would be altered by the ensuing Revolution.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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This example underlines the threat cyber attacks pose to the national power grid.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Beyond Quantico, the reckoning deepens.—
Loree Sutton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Anything that deepens that sense of interaction will sustain its relevance.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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