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
And, to emphasize the point, Vespasian also ordered that the head of Nero’s colossus be replaced—with, some believe, his own likeness.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Both utilities emphasized that the infrastructure projects won’t impact residential rates, but questions about who will end up footing the bill linger.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
And Fosse emphasized Snider’s Fosse-like qualities, playing up Snider’s creative side.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Cody Thacker, vice president of commercial operations at Scout Motors, emphasized the benefits for consumers and the company’s commitment to the state.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Both utilities emphasized that the infrastructure projects won’t impact residential rates, but questions about who will end up footing the bill linger.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
And Fosse emphasized Snider’s Fosse-like qualities, playing up Snider’s creative side.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Cody Thacker, vice president of commercial operations at Scout Motors, emphasized the benefits for consumers and the company’s commitment to the state.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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This week's quiz highlights tourist tradeoffs, political personalities — and a whole lot more.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The episode highlighted its captain, Gus Sanfilippo, who is a fifth-generation commercial fisherman.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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These tubes can also reinforce polymers or metals while maintaining conductivity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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As Morrison pointed out, representations and practices can be mutually reinforcing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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With a simple yet stylish presentation, the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage features an 116-cubic-inch motor that closely resembles the 74-cubic-inch motor from the 1940s in both form and function.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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The case, Ho said, underscored the seriousness of an alleged abuse of authority at a nonprofit that received nearly $10 million annually in donations after its financial crisis became public.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The company is among businesses that have recently opened new offices or moved out of California, underscoring the competition the state faces to attract more jobs.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rising temperatures increase evaporation, further stressing a watershed already under pressure from growth and development.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers stress this is only an association, and the benefit may reflect overall diet patterns rather than cheese itself.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thermal and pressure bonding of a capping layer The research team showed that thermal and pressure bonding of a capping layer to a perovskite surface suppresses defect initiation from iodide loss and enhances long-term stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The mainframe cycle is enhancing infrastructure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But, even if the US, Europe and Ukraine reach their own agreement, Moscow’s statement underlines just how far apart the two blocs remain in these negotiations.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the team’s flaws, there have been individual performances worth underlining.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2013, Skakel walked out of prison as a free man and later saw his conviction vacated in a move that further deepened the mystery of who Moxley’s true killer is.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gro-Low sumac performs best in full sun and tolerates partial shade, but will become less vigorous as the shade deepens.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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