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 Citi, Artem emphasized the work involved in standing up governance frameworks and hiring talent with both blockchain expertise and institutional experience.
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Its retrograde motion only emphasizes its influence, but in a more internal way, which leaves us with no choice but to question what is authentic versus performative.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Some of these rivals—which often have similar specs, like size and resolution—also emphasize their ability to display information from the connected system, such as CPU and GPU temperature.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Defensively, coach Todd Bowles is emphasizing more big plays and counting on free-agent pass rusher Haason Reddick to create havoc.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Its retrograde motion only emphasizes its influence, but in a more internal way, which leaves us with no choice but to question what is authentic versus performative.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Some of these rivals—which often have similar specs, like size and resolution—also emphasize their ability to display information from the connected system, such as CPU and GPU temperature.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Defensively, coach Todd Bowles is emphasizing more big plays and counting on free-agent pass rusher Haason Reddick to create havoc.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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This approach highlights strong storytelling and ends on a tone that is both somber and hopeful.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the device has a fleet of LED lights that illuminate floors to highlight fine dust, so nothing is missed.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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These forms of intimacy between a couple reinforce one another; sharing their emotions with one another will enhance physical closeness in turn, and vice versa.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Amid the album's release, Justin shared several clips and photos on Instagram of billboards and projections in various locations around the world featuring a photo with his 1-year-old son Jack Blues, and himself and his wife, 28, with the little one.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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While Ne Zha’s home of Chentang Pass is being obliterated, we’re shown a grim, apocalyptic tableau of mass death that features a family with a young child frozen in ash.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Some Democrats say Trump’s pocket rescission, a legally untested maneuver under the Impoundment Control Act that allows presidents in certain cases to withdraw funds without lawmakers’ approval, underscores the need to bolster their resistance to the administration.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those events underscored the need for more reliable smoke management tools.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) explains it as 3 days - 3 weeks - 3 months, where in the first few days pets are often stressed, and sticking to a routine while giving them space is key.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Miller stresses that ThisWayUp isn't trying to reinvent therapy or compete with traditional mental health services.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, Cole & Son’s Zellige Olive border underlines the chunky moldings in this dining room by interior designer Caitlin Kah.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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The incident underlined the need to urgently invest in European defense and security, the spokesperson said.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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For Josie Ferreira, a New Yorker attending her third cookout, the event is a rare chance to gather across boroughs and deepen bonds.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Esmeralda seems clearly intended as an instant fan favorite, a go-to source of big, broad laughs who somehow deepens with every new quirk.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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