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
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology now both emphasize that alcohol should not be promoted for cardiovascular health.
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
In keeping with his philosophy of life, in 2024, Francis simplified his own funeral rites, paring down the elaborate rituals of a traditional papal funeral and opting for a burial outside of the Vatican that emphasized his role as a bishop.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, emphasized that the government can disarm individuals who pose a credible threat to others, particularly in the context of domestic abuse.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The Blockchain Association emphasizes the lack of developer control over user funds, while Coin Center argues that the defendants’ activity doesn’t justify sanctions liability.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
In keeping with his philosophy of life, in 2024, Francis simplified his own funeral rites, paring down the elaborate rituals of a traditional papal funeral and opting for a burial outside of the Vatican that emphasized his role as a bishop.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, emphasized that the government can disarm individuals who pose a credible threat to others, particularly in the context of domestic abuse.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The Blockchain Association emphasizes the lack of developer control over user funds, while Coin Center argues that the defendants’ activity doesn’t justify sanctions liability.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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Pareek’s fantastic results highlight the importance of close collaboration between hardware and software teams for delivering products that are not only functional but also efficient and scalable.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Pershing Square hedge fund owner, Bill Ackman, highlights how uncertainty freezes business expansion and stifles job creation.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 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,
19 Apr. 2025
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That includes carving out meeting-free hours, encouraging asynchronous communication when possible, and reinforcing that deep work matters.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The wooden floors feature graphic patterns, while bold wallpaper sets the tone in the kitchen, and the bedroom is outfitted in calming, muted tones.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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WrestleMania 41 will feature some of the best and brightest talent the WWE roster has to offer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This release from OpenAI underscores the rapid iteration cycles in the AI space, demanding continuous evaluation of model capabilities, cost structures and alignment with business objectives.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Their latest takeover of the city of Mirebalais in central Haiti has raised panic and underscored that no area of the country is immune.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Second report also says consumers are stressed An unrelated index to the Kearney survey is also showing some consumers are taking a defensive mode to their spending.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Related article Trump envoy stresses need for verification in Iran nuclear talks Comments from Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who represented the US last weekend, have suggested differently as of late.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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With Jim Crow, an imperfect church, economic despair, and the Klan looming, the film underlines again and again the essentiality of love—not as an antidote, but as an alternative, an entirely separate mode of experiencing the world.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2025
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Such violent fluctuations in (literal) fortunes underline the juggling act the club now have to oversee across PSR cycles.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Research from psychologists Robert Emmons and Philip Watkins shows that gratitude, especially in moments of hardship, strengthens our emotional well-being and deepens our connections.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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The intricate tensions of their relationships are deepened by evocations of the past—including their forebears’ tragic resistance to enslavement—and of enduring African traditions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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