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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Relevance
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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 decision emphasizes the show’s ensemble nature and could prove advantageous in a competitive fall season.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The book and the series both bring to light a period from American history not often mentioned or emphasized in our textbooks or modern culture.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The slew of developments emphasizes Google’s attempt to own all aspects of AI, from the physical infrastructure to commercial software — while its competitors have focused on fewer layers of the tech stack.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The former president also emphasized the importance of speaking and engaging young voters.
—Surina Venkat, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The book and the series both bring to light a period from American history not often mentioned or emphasized in our textbooks or modern culture.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The slew of developments emphasizes Google’s attempt to own all aspects of AI, from the physical infrastructure to commercial software — while its competitors have focused on fewer layers of the tech stack.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The former president also emphasized the importance of speaking and engaging young voters.
—Surina Venkat, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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O'Brien also highlights the importance of practicality.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Su highlighted in her address, AI applications range from the lab bench to delivering healthcare, flying airplanes, to household robots, and much more.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The trend, the study says, is likely to reinforce the advantages of platforms with scale, deep libraries and diversified monetization.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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Both are decorated with vintage features reminiscent of 20th-century classrooms, reinforcing the theme of celebrating Olde Town Arvada’s rich history.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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DroneHunter Varta features a modular design intended for use across different platforms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Autoliv says the collaboration underscores how safety suppliers are expanding their role in shaping vehicle interiors for an autonomous future, where hardware must adapt as seamlessly as the software controlling the car.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Since the Academy expanded the best picture field in 2009, 61 of the 80 films nominated for SAG ensemble — a 76% success rate — have also gone on to receive best picture nominations, underscoring the category’s value as a reliable Oscar indicator.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
7 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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Titanium dioxide materials and high-refractive-index lenses further enhance light absorption.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 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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Grappling hooks, 30-foot ladder The Sigourney Street tower’s decline began deepening in 2024 with the proliferation of graffiti and tagging, much of which was later removed from the brick exterior.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tensions between China and Japan are deepening as a diplomatic row over Taiwan morphs into an urgent economic conflict.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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