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
Libby McGuire, publisher of Atria—which published Evelyn Hugo and reportedly won Reid back from Ballantine with that massive deal—emphasizes that there’s a path to success as an author without ascending to the level of a phenomenon.
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Lucy Feldman, Time, 15 May 2025
Comments from former and current trade officials to CNBC also echoed this view, emphasizing the importance of predictability in global trade.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Sheridan emphasizes that businesses should openly discuss costs and pricing on their websites.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The company emphasizes quality control improvements after past recalls.
—Olivia Evans, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Lucy Feldman, Time, 15 May 2025
Comments from former and current trade officials to CNBC also echoed this view, emphasizing the importance of predictability in global trade.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Sheridan emphasizes that businesses should openly discuss costs and pricing on their websites.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The company emphasizes quality control improvements after past recalls.
—Olivia Evans, USA Today, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for emphasize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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Several commenters highlighted the irony, given dolls' recent emergence as a flashpoint in debates over tariffs and trade policy, and the toymaker's recent decision to raise its prices.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The International Energy Agency highlighted that, renewables accounted for 30% of global electricity generation in 2023.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Rising protectionism fueled by a populist backlash to globalization, a post-pandemic push for economic security reinforced by the shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and, above all, intensifying U.S.-Chinese strategic rivalry converged to shatter the illusion of a global tech ecosystem.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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When financial literacy and empowerment are neglected, wealth-building opportunities slip through the cracks, reinforcing the cycle of instability.—
Shay Levister,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The tour, supporting her Grammy-winning country album, features a 39-song set list blending music genres, fashion and political themes.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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In the carousel post — which also featured images of the actor's own mother, Caroline Bright, and Jada's mom, Adrienne Banfield-Norris — Will included snaps of both women posing with their children.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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While the Trump administration insists its actions are necessary for national security, legal challenges have underscored the power of the judiciary to scrutinize and potentially restrain executive immigration policy.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday held a series of bilateral talks with foreign officials who had attended Moscow’s own celebrations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, in an apparent attempt to underscore the West’s failure to isolate it on the global stage.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The budget committee, which stressed that the overall Fire Department budget is increasing, also recommended nixing Bass’ plan for creating a new unit within the department that would have added 67 employees to address issues stemming from the homelessness crisis.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Those who spoke to Newsweek stressed that the deal, while a welcome reprieve for both countries' economies, falls short of resolving the dispute and leaves the questions of who prevailed in this chapter of the trade war unanswered.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The recently operational Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) further enhances accessibility to South Mumbai.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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By replacing human workers with AI tools, Intuit aims to enhance efficiency and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving fintech sector.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The interviews are a rare window into Russian military morale, underlining the domestic challenges President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia would face in ending the war on terms that fall short of his maximalist goals.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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BofA's consumer banking unit contributed 33.8% of its net income in the first quarter, underlining the segment's significance to its overall earnings.—
Saeed Azhar,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The temporary truce pulls the world's two largest economies back from the brink after trade between them nearly ground to a halt, raising recession risks in the U.S. and deepening deflationary pressures in China.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Much like the overbuilding in the real estate sector that triggered a crisis and erased much of Chinese household wealth, excessive industrial capacity has deepened imbalances in the economy and raised questions about the model’s sustainability, particularly if broader conditions worsen.—
Li Yuan,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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