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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
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Lina Zhang, chief editor at streamer Youku, said the use of artificial intelligence is currently most effective in optimizing production workflows and technical processes, but emphasized that content remains the primary driver.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Growers Guide emphasized how aligning with partners like BCI and SHI makes the feasibility of the data collection part of research achievable and actionable.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Thomas emphasized that the deal doesn’t represent any changes for Sutter’s presence in Northern California.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Education first, but enforcement is real The Denver health department’s messaging has emphasized consumer education and retailer outreach.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
While the mayor and speaker have emphasized their alignment on key issues such as child care, some cracks have emerged in the budget-making process.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
And Arroyo emphasized again that the board is not yet faced with a decision.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
It should be emphasized that neither sunglasses, telescopes, nor binoculars will protect against the type of eye damage that could ultimately result in blindness when a person, however briefly, looks directly into the sun's rays.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Norton also emphasized that electric rates are tightly regulated by the state.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Lina Zhang, chief editor at streamer Youku, said the use of artificial intelligence is currently most effective in optimizing production workflows and technical processes, but emphasized that content remains the primary driver.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Growers Guide emphasized how aligning with partners like BCI and SHI makes the feasibility of the data collection part of research achievable and actionable.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Thomas emphasized that the deal doesn’t represent any changes for Sutter’s presence in Northern California.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Education first, but enforcement is real The Denver health department’s messaging has emphasized consumer education and retailer outreach.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
While the mayor and speaker have emphasized their alignment on key issues such as child care, some cracks have emerged in the budget-making process.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
And Arroyo emphasized again that the board is not yet faced with a decision.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
It should be emphasized that neither sunglasses, telescopes, nor binoculars will protect against the type of eye damage that could ultimately result in blindness when a person, however briefly, looks directly into the sun's rays.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
Adjective
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War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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JPMorgan highlighted that the oil shock is also behaving differently from past cycles.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The past two years have really highlighted the important of having an experienced specialist on your side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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On one level, the NBA’s intervention reinforced traditional governance.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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It was further popularized by Late Night with Conan O’Brien, which aired out-of-context clips from Walker, Texas Ranger that reinforced his over-the-top image.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The findings come amid rising health care costs and the end of the enhanced premium tax credits.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Apple Podcasts app is also set to get enhanced support for video shows, while updates are coming to CarPlay, Health, Freeform, and the Wallpaper app.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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In a brief telephone interview with The Associated Press ahead of talks in Ankara with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Anand stressed Canada's priority was the de-escalation of the conflict and the protection of civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Administration officials have stressed that oil market disruption was anticipated in the Iran campaign, and ample backup plans laid that out.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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His pessimism after meeting with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Tel Aviv was underscored by an Iranian missile attack that sent him, his staffers and reporters to a bomb shelter.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 July 2022
Verb
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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