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
Still, the Hillmans emphasize that their tours are about more than just spotting wildlife.
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Debbie Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The interlude emphasizes just how interior the content of the record is, made up of real moments, people, and feelings.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
In smaller rooms, harsh or overly bright lighting can feel clinical, emphasizing tight corners and casting unflattering shadows.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Gameplay-wise, On the Beach is a bit more conventional than its predecessor, emphasizing familiar stealth and combat mechanics alongside the aimless wandering.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
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Debbie Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The interlude emphasizes just how interior the content of the record is, made up of real moments, people, and feelings.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
In smaller rooms, harsh or overly bright lighting can feel clinical, emphasizing tight corners and casting unflattering shadows.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Gameplay-wise, On the Beach is a bit more conventional than its predecessor, emphasizing familiar stealth and combat mechanics alongside the aimless wandering.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for emphasize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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As the Moon moves into Sagittarius, your 2nd House of Resources comes into focus, highlighting money, time, and priorities that need attention.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Prosecutors highlighted allegations of previous behavior of the suspect in the filings, including allegedly admiring the 2018 Woolsey fire, burning a Bible, threatening to burn his sister’s house down and using ChatGPT to generate images of people running from a burning forest.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Officials stated the goal is to give drivers time to adjust and reinforce safe behavior around school buses.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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One video showed Lizzo blowing out her candles on a birthday cake before twerking, while pictures of another cake featured her album cover, depicting her as a middle finger.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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The framing captures the intensity of the city but also its evasiveness—these cars are neither here nor there but on their way somewhere else, underscoring Hong Kong’s historical identity as a transit hub, an entrepôt, a place intended for people to pass through, not to stay in.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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But the very need for such a briefing underscored how difficult a position the president has found himself in.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Pachysandra beds that have been stressed by winter, too much sun, drought, insects, or overcrowding are more susceptible to this fungal disease.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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So, no, not equal opportunity at moments of truth, no matter how constant the movement, how stressed the pace.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The verdict As if its beautiful beaches and stunning lagoon aren’t enough to lull you into a sense of deep relaxation, Joali Being will stop at nothing to enhance your sense of wellbeing.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now Union Pacific has to demonstrate that this deal will enhance competition.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Eze’s goal was their third short corner within the first 10 minutes of the match, and their final total of four for the day was more than in any other game this season, underlining their commitment to this set-piece variation.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Renewable energy The global oil crisis has only deepened the desire by many countries to transition to clean energy, which could be a boon for the sector.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Compared to other regions in the country, Dubrovnik could be harder hit if the fuel crisis deepens because of its location at the southern tip of Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coastline.—
Darko Bandic,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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