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
Pointing to Florida’s recent unwillingness to expand federal food assistance programs, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Democrat who represents parts of Miami-Dade, emphasized that the state government cannot be counted on to pick up SNAP costs.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada’s independence and resilience.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Given that the 2028 Olympics, which is being held in Los Angeles, will feature a surfing competition at Trestles Beach in San Diego County, there’s even more of a reason to emphasize these sports right now, several council members said.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
As the president of World-Voices Organization, Washington also emphasizes the significance of community, especially at a time when many voice actors and creatives feel isolated or vulnerable.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada’s independence and resilience.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Given that the 2028 Olympics, which is being held in Los Angeles, will feature a surfing competition at Trestles Beach in San Diego County, there’s even more of a reason to emphasize these sports right now, several council members said.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
As the president of World-Voices Organization, Washington also emphasizes the significance of community, especially at a time when many voice actors and creatives feel isolated or vulnerable.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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The event, the state’s longest-running and most prestigious craft beer competition, highlights innovation and excellence in California’s brewing industry.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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This project highlights an urgent example of how the erosion of corporeal boundaries can become alarmingly dangerous.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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That reinforces the original (or last) experience the customer had with you.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 May 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,
25 May 2025
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The 800-acre site in Rockingham’s Energy Way Industrial Park will feature 20 buildings ranging in size between 200,000 to 225,000 square feet, as reported by Business North Carolina.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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Both the exterior and interior of the bright blue buses feature artwork throughout, including the seats, which showcase custom upholstery highlighting Fort Worth landmarks.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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These columns of ads that are not really looking for applicants underscore the challenges facing American tech workers and the striking disparities in the current immigration landscape.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 June 2025
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Watkins also underscores the strategic importance of selecting the right people carefully.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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However, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond stressed that there has been growth in transitional kindergarten (TK) enrollment—a new grade that serves four-year-olds.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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On top of that, other reductions to federal programs and the possibility of a recession will stress state government during the coming fiscal year.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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This was underlined after the FA Cup semi-final, a day when Villa let a golden opportunity to rubber-stamp Emery’s era with a trophy pass by.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Birbiglia, Barrish, and Richman wanted to adjust the rhythm of the show’s first section to underline that.—
Kelly Stout,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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Months passed and her discomfort deepened into a piercing pain, but by the time she was taken seriously, a scary diagnosis left one of her ovaries beyond saving.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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This could deepen existing social inequalities, creating new layers of privilege and marginalization.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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