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
Research and polling suggests Latino voters prioritize cost-of-living issues — such as housing, wages and inflation — over immigration, a topic often emphasized in national messaging.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
To emphasize that new technology can’t change bad behavior, Josh mirrors many of the same demeaning and destructive traits of showrunner Paulie G (Lance Barber), the antagonist of Seasons One and Two.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
David Ledesma, an additional researcher on the study, emphasized just how unexpected the findings are.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
To emphasize that new technology can’t change bad behavior, Josh mirrors many of the same demeaning and destructive traits of showrunner Paulie G (Lance Barber), the antagonist of Seasons One and Two.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
David Ledesma, an additional researcher on the study, emphasized just how unexpected the findings are.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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Photos highlight artist performances, fan reactions and standout moments from the Main Stage, Worldwide Stage, Megastructure, The Cove, Live Stage, UMF Radio and Oasis, with major sets from Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren and others drawing some of the day’s biggest crowds.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Welcome to the Friday, March 27, 2026, private school baseball and softball edition of the Fastball, a Star-Telegram series highlighting Fort Worth-area teams.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The nurses hope high-profile government campaigns like the measles effort will reinforce the importance of vaccines in the public mind.—
Katie Silver,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Its global reach, omnichannel capabilities, and secure end-to-end solutions create high switching costs for multinational clients, reinforcing its competitive moat.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
27 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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The group's work underscores a growing waste problem in France, where the capital Paris is long one of the world’s fashion and luxury hubs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Berkeley survey underscored how much inattention is responsible for Democrats' lack of enthusiasm for a specific candidate.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Coach Erik Spoelstra in recent days has insisted that the Heat only can be the best version of themselves with Powell and Herro thriving as starters, stressing a commitment to such an approach, one now again derailed at least for another night.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, your friend appears to be stressed because of her work schedule.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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By enabling submarines to deploy and recover unmanned vehicles while remaining hidden, the technology enhances both mission flexibility and operational safety.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new definition of Mormon perfection looks different now, but that’s not to say the pursuit of looking naturally beautiful is easier than looking artificially enhanced.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many retreat participants across locations underlined the importance of preparation and integration for psychedelic experiences.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Disney stock has dipped more than 4% over the past week and underlines the challenge behind D’Amaro’s vision of technology as a growth engine.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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That silence has only deepened scrutiny.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of Shahed drones have pummeled the Persian Gulf this month, hitting hotels, airports, seaports, desalination plants, and energy infrastructure, and deepening the worst oil-price shock in modern history.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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