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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
Anna McAllister, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Arick Fudali, another of Drewes' attorneys, also emphasized the need for accountability.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
And real, or partly real, stories of autonomous pirate islands emphasized the personal freedom, as well as the danger, to be found there.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2026
Isaacman also emphasized previous statements saying the base would be built a little bit at a time, to support the agency’s goals of having a long-term presence on the lunar surface.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Town Planner Neil Pade emphasized that residents gave relatively specific guidance in a recent conversation about the Canton’s future.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Kneepkens spent four years in Utah’s system, which emphasized layups and 3s, not unlike what coach Karl Smesko has brought to the Dream.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Sires emphasized that 2aDays showcases plenty of positive experiences from athletes, and about coaches, and its interactions with the latter extend beyond addressing complaints.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Reinsdorf also emphasized the importance of both internal and external communication for a new hire, a notable weakness of the Karnišovas administration.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Wenski emphasized that the pope's role is not to seek approval, but to remain committed to his faith and message.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Arick Fudali, another of Drewes' attorneys, also emphasized the need for accountability.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
And real, or partly real, stories of autonomous pirate islands emphasized the personal freedom, as well as the danger, to be found there.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2026
Isaacman also emphasized previous statements saying the base would be built a little bit at a time, to support the agency’s goals of having a long-term presence on the lunar surface.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Town Planner Neil Pade emphasized that residents gave relatively specific guidance in a recent conversation about the Canton’s future.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Kneepkens spent four years in Utah’s system, which emphasized layups and 3s, not unlike what coach Karl Smesko has brought to the Dream.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Sires emphasized that 2aDays showcases plenty of positive experiences from athletes, and about coaches, and its interactions with the latter extend beyond addressing complaints.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Reinsdorf also emphasized the importance of both internal and external communication for a new hire, a notable weakness of the Karnišovas administration.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 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
Verb
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan highlighted efforts to expand childcare capacity through community workforce programs.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the time, viewers were unhappy with the lack of racial inclusivity and the economic privilege that was highlighted in the show that aired for five years.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The patriotic ethos of Cold War–era public schools reinforced his sense of American ideals.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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When aligned with purpose and executed with thoughtfulness, the brand experience becomes a living ecosystem, constantly reinforced by meaningful interactions.—
Terri Liebler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to the challenge of implementing strict age verification systems, the bill could require enhanced technology to apply the ban only in Massachusetts.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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UniTouch combines visuo-tactile multimodal models to improve precision handling and interactive capabilities with enhanced stability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gonzalez stressed that gang takedown operations have helped drive down the number of shootings in Brooklyn to record lows, noting that 17 of the 36 people indicted were taken into custody before the takedown operation began.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pope Francis always stressed that the church was not a building or a symbol but the actual teachings of Jesus.—
Martin Scorsese,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hein’s memories turn out to be underscored not only by longing and melancholy, but an instinct of self-preservation.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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For Tharon Johnson, a veteran of campaigns ranging from Barack Obama’s White House bid to Georgia down-ballot races, Harris’ performance underscored a warning against one-size-fits-all Democrats.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Senior catcher Olivia Picciola promptly drilled a two-run double for Lockport, creating a 6-6 tie in a game that featured four ties and four lead changes.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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