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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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2
as in reinforced
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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as in intensified
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Recent Examples of emphasized
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Great Jones, KitchenAid, and Le Creuset all emphasized that colorful cookware can be an easy way to bring more joy into the kitchen.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Sauvage emphasized that geothermal energy is well-positioned to contribute significantly to near-term electricity generation.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
This impact, Hinton emphasized, is not an inherent failure of AI itself but of the capitalist system that directs the monetizations of innovations.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Judge Alsup emphasized, however, that OPM does not have the power to order government-wide mass firings.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
That being said, with new trends popping up every day, the trio emphasized the importance of strong brand DNA to build an authentic and loyal customer community.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
For example, the Artemis 2 astronauts have repeatedly emphasized that their mission is developmental and, as such, the crew is not working to a schedule but instead to the pace of training and technology development.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In interviews with Fortune, Pineau, new CFO Francois Chadwick (who was previously acting CFO at Uber) and cofounder Frosst emphasized Cohere’s focus on the enterprise market.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The business group also emphasized that the licenses still do not guarantee steady access to the rare earths, increasing uncertainty for businesses.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Great Jones, KitchenAid, and Le Creuset all emphasized that colorful cookware can be an easy way to bring more joy into the kitchen.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Sauvage emphasized that geothermal energy is well-positioned to contribute significantly to near-term electricity generation.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
This impact, Hinton emphasized, is not an inherent failure of AI itself but of the capitalist system that directs the monetizations of innovations.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Judge Alsup emphasized, however, that OPM does not have the power to order government-wide mass firings.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
That being said, with new trends popping up every day, the trio emphasized the importance of strong brand DNA to build an authentic and loyal customer community.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
For example, the Artemis 2 astronauts have repeatedly emphasized that their mission is developmental and, as such, the crew is not working to a schedule but instead to the pace of training and technology development.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In interviews with Fortune, Pineau, new CFO Francois Chadwick (who was previously acting CFO at Uber) and cofounder Frosst emphasized Cohere’s focus on the enterprise market.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
Verb
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The second was a 10-play, 92-yard second quarter drive highlighted by a 37-yard pass to Malik Heath.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The stretch started with back-to-back playoff wins over the Cardinals, highlighted by a 49-15 rout in the 2015 NFC Championship Game.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 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,
16 Sep. 2025
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Data on job growth continues to fall short of forecasts, and downward revisions to past figures from the Department of Labor have reinforced the view that the Fed may need to stimulate consumer spending, lower borrowing costs and encourage investment to prevent a labor market crisis.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With intensified scrutiny from investors, regulators, and stakeholders, how do organizations prepare for sustainability assurance and build confidence to stand behind their sustainability numbers?—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The coming weeks could see intensified fighting, efforts to free hostages and mounting humanitarian challenges.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ladapo’s predecessors stressed the importance of hepatitis A vaccines and flu shots.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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As Democrats push to extend Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, Cole stressed that issue and debate is outside of his committee's jurisdiction -- though Johnson could hypothetically direct him to attach it to the CR.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Anadolu via Getty Images Today’s release of the third quarter dot plot underscored even greater disparity on rate policy for the rest of 2025.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Seeing his image loom over the waterfront underscored how Baltimore both embraces global Black culture and threads it seamlessly into its own story.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Using cutting-edge metals for enhanced stiffness and heat dissipation, this most recent version represents a significant generational change.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Republican lawmakers are upping the pressure on GOP leaders to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies set to expire at year’s end for those with Affordable Care Act coverage, bolstering similar demands from Democrats as part of government funding talks.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As part of the agreement, Carlyle branding will be featured on the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 challenger and across key team assets, including the car chassis, drivers’ team kit, pit wall and garage environment.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Modern displays are featured above the doors on the inside and outside of the car, on the ceiling and in the transitions between cars.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lopsided nature was underlined last season, with only two top-flight clubs using the right side less than Villa when attacking.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lacayo underlined the significance of the museum’s role.—
MIGUEL SIRGADO,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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