1
as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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2
as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasize
At YouTube's 2026 Brandcast event in New York, the company repeatedly emphasized that creators are becoming the next generation of entertainment studios.
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The Skinspan review emphasizes that retinoids, antioxidants and moisturizers all underperform when daily sunscreen is skipped.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
The oil-free cream formula is anchored by spherical particles that absorb and refract light to blur dark spots, redness, and uneven texture without emphasizing the lines and pores that heavier concealers tend to magnify.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Turner emphasized the importance of deep breathing as part of the practice.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The Skinspan review emphasizes that retinoids, antioxidants and moisturizers all underperform when daily sunscreen is skipped.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
The oil-free cream formula is anchored by spherical particles that absorb and refract light to blur dark spots, redness, and uneven texture without emphasizing the lines and pores that heavier concealers tend to magnify.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Turner emphasized the importance of deep breathing as part of the practice.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
Verb
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The November killing of Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the popular mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan, highlighted dangers for politicians who stand up to cartels and criminal groups.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Yosemite National Park was designated by Congress to highlight the beautiful natural and cultural features of the area.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The project also reinforces San Diego’s growing status as a center for fusion research and development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Activating them during exposure work may reinforce the therapeutic learning happening in the room, helping patients form new emotional associations with traumatic memories rather than experiencing them as immediate threats.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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The event got its start in 1982 and features music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and workshops.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each is 72+ pages long and features an exceptional design printed on premium paper.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Paxton could also underscore the anxiety disorder aspects of Sorsby’s health to claim a conference can’t punish a school for playing an athlete with a health condition.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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This incident underscores the precarious nature of relying on external AI tools, as access can be revoked without warning.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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If the plant stays wilted overnight, start to check for signs of overwatering, poor drainage, or stressed roots.—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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Can stress cause travel digestive issues?—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While making ergonomic improvements to the CJ4 Gen3 cabin, for instance, Citation added a glass cockpit that will enhance its reputation as the light-jet leader for single pilots.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The European Commission added that the latest developments underline Europe’s need for technological sovereignty.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The European Commission added that the latest developments underline Europe’s need for technological sovereignty.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected.—
Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Just to the west, sunset occurs as the partial eclipse deepens.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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