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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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Tom Schmid, president and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, emphasized the broader importance of the calf’s arrival.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Organizers have emphasized early preparation for all facets of the Games.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Erinn Robinson, then-director of media relations at RAINN, also emphasized that the victim is never at fault.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
State lawmakers emphasized the importance of concentrating on students and the need for community support as a new superintendent and board of managers takes over the Fort Worth school district.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
In a statement, lifestyle creator Yanina Oyarzo emphasized that the Creator ID component of the platform could protect influencers like herself from being associated with fake promotions.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Both officials emphasized the need for unity and continued vigilance, promising to support efforts that prevent further violence in the community.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 23 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
Verb
Airport leadership also emphasized that the project is part of a broader strategy to test new technologies that improve airport operations and passenger experience.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Tom Schmid, president and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, emphasized the broader importance of the calf’s arrival.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Organizers have emphasized early preparation for all facets of the Games.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Erinn Robinson, then-director of media relations at RAINN, also emphasized that the victim is never at fault.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
State lawmakers emphasized the importance of concentrating on students and the need for community support as a new superintendent and board of managers takes over the Fort Worth school district.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
In a statement, lifestyle creator Yanina Oyarzo emphasized that the Creator ID component of the platform could protect influencers like herself from being associated with fake promotions.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Both officials emphasized the need for unity and continued vigilance, promising to support efforts that prevent further violence in the community.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 23 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
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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Westman highlighted that the X3 offers cost-effective engagements below $5 per shot and sustained defense without the reload limitations of traditional defense systems.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Romero highlighted the inclusion of Pete Geren, Ahdieh, Galindo and Berdeja.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 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
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Posting on his Truth Social platform, the president stressed the importance of the special election.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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As days turn into weeks for the partial government shutdown, Transportation Security Administration officers are being stressed to the max.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
25 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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Both featured the song playing in the background of video clips featuring NBA superstars Steph Curry and Michael Jordan on the basketball court.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s first season also featured Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Glenn Close, and others.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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