1
as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of emphasize
Other successful founders have emphasized long-term legacy over short-term spending.
—
Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Hidalgo-Monroy Wohlgemuth discusses the impact of Fair Trade and organic agriculture on rural development in Chiapas, Mexico, emphasizing social empowerment, particularly for women, and the challenges posed by neoliberal policies such as the North American Free Trade Agreement.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Euphoria blends ancient Greek and Chinese therapies, as these two great civilizations developed similar well-being philosophies that emphasize inner peace, unity, and holistic balance.
—Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
In the end, Michelle emphasized the need for access to women’s health.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emphasize
Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Hidalgo-Monroy Wohlgemuth discusses the impact of Fair Trade and organic agriculture on rural development in Chiapas, Mexico, emphasizing social empowerment, particularly for women, and the challenges posed by neoliberal policies such as the North American Free Trade Agreement.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Euphoria blends ancient Greek and Chinese therapies, as these two great civilizations developed similar well-being philosophies that emphasize inner peace, unity, and holistic balance.
—Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
In the end, Michelle emphasized the need for access to women’s health.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emphasize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
Verb
-
New York — Cryptocurrencies plunged in value on Friday in a short but significant flash crash, leaving investors with billions of dollars in losses and highlighting the volatility associated with the industry.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Within weeks, James’s attorney Lowell issued a detailed rebuttal, accusing Pulte of selectively highlighting one document while ignoring others that clearly named the niece as the intended occupant.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
-
The results reinforce what many pediatric specialists have long suspected—that too much screen exposure in early childhood may disrupt normal brain development.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The festival featured the Little Sugar Mountain Bike Race Sunday and is set to continue through this Sunday, including the Big Sugar Gravel Race and Gravel Rave after-party Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Sunday’s matchup will feature a movable object clashing with a stoppable force.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
More than half of this cohort chose a rating between 7 and 10, underscoring their rosy financial outlook.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Anchoring the flagship’s design is a striking installation composed of four Turkish marble slabs each 38 inches x 83 inches weighing 22 pounds, whose natural veining underscores the brand’s commitment to details.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
These demonstrations also stress a commitment to nonviolence.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
-
Plants spend all of their energy on flowering, so dividing during bloom time can stress their root development.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Winning so frequently while ranking second on the Betrayal Index enhances Mayfield's MVP credentials.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
-
The Featherweight StyleMax Hair Dryer is one of the best hair dryers for curly hair due to its diffuser, comb, and concentrator attachments that enhance types 2A to 4C hair, as well as its accommodating selection of heat and airflow settings.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Executives from global fashion houses also attended, underlining the brand’s growing resonance in the international luxury landscape.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
-
Dogears, underlines, and peonies marking each favorite page.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The following year, several lawmakers were accused of failing to report income or disclose kickbacks, deepening public frustration.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
-
The board’s challenge lies in deepening their expertise while being intentional about protecting their bandwidth given the sheer volume of information and pace of change.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share