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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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as in reinforced
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasized
Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
In discussing his strategic priorities, England emphasized that the next phase for Target involves leveraging technology, specifically AI and automation, and modernizing how products are planned, moved and delivered.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The scientists emphasized that offshore floating solar is emerging as an attractive option for densely populated or land-constrained countries.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
In a post on X, Obama emphasized the growing national focus on state high courts and their role in shaping major issues, including voting rights and reproductive freedom.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
The governor emphasized DeMore’s deep experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and Special Victim’s Counsel.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Raman emphasized tenant protections and increased housing production, while presenting herself as an alternative to the current administration.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 May 2026
The discussions also emphasized real-world use and human need, forcing us to map our experiments around them.
—Tetiana Aleksandrova, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Audiencia Nacional emphasized that its ruling refers only to taxes due in 2011.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Verb
The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
In discussing his strategic priorities, England emphasized that the next phase for Target involves leveraging technology, specifically AI and automation, and modernizing how products are planned, moved and delivered.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The scientists emphasized that offshore floating solar is emerging as an attractive option for densely populated or land-constrained countries.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
In a post on X, Obama emphasized the growing national focus on state high courts and their role in shaping major issues, including voting rights and reproductive freedom.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
The governor emphasized DeMore’s deep experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and Special Victim’s Counsel.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Raman emphasized tenant protections and increased housing production, while presenting herself as an alternative to the current administration.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 May 2026
The discussions also emphasized real-world use and human need, forcing us to map our experiments around them.
—Tetiana Aleksandrova, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Audiencia Nacional emphasized that its ruling refers only to taxes due in 2011.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
Adjective
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Meta's reorganization is part of a string of announcements across the tech sector in recent months of job cuts amid intensified focus and spending on AI.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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In addition, all three systems are designed so the eye tubes can rotate independently, allowing the wearer to flip one out of the way to preserve natural night vision in one eye while using intensified vision in the other.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The recent drone attacks on nuclear facilities in the Russia-Ukraine war and the attack on a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, have highlighted the seriousness of these attacks.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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In its 2025 report on the 25 Best Countries for Expats, global expat community InterNations highlighted the destinations where international residents feel most satisfied, secure, and welcome.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Rather than easing concerns over affordability, the announcement may have further reinforced the perception that the World Cup is becoming one of the hottest, and hardest to access, entertainment events in the world.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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And it was particularly reinforced by the NCAA’s decision earlier this month to expand the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Other potentially thorny negotiations are ahead, including the agreement with LA28 about reimbursement to the city for enhanced resources, such as the costs incurred for extra police, sanitation and other city services needed for the Olympics.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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The MagFlow Air Magnetic uses premium ATL battery cells and offers enhanced safety and reliability features to prevent overheating.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Alexander Diercks, PhD, a KIT researcher who spent six months at the University of Valencia, as part of the Horizon Europe project Nexus, stressed the importance of the achievement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Spotify did not provide an exact date on when the original logo will return in an email to USA TODAY on May 20, but stressed the disco ball logo was always temporary.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The apparent interception failures underscored Ukraine’s chronic shortage of air defense missiles capable of downing ballistic missiles.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The attack and the apparent interception failures underscored Ukraine's chronic shortage of air defense missiles capable of downing ballistics.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Clemson featured teams that opened the year with national championship aspirations but combined for 13 regular-season victories.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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