DWELLS (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

dwells (on or upon)

verb

present tense third-person singular of dwell (on or upon)

as in emphasizes

to speak or write about insistently and usually tiresomely she was always dwelling on past insults and snubs, both real and imagined

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Okuyama emphasizes a focus on lightweight construction and a direct human connection, using traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
If an episode set in the desert emphasizes orange, the next might lean toward the green of the rainforest, followed by the white of snow, and so on.

— Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

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