as in intensified
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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
Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
The ballet aesthetic is emphasized by a little bow adornment on the vamp.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The head of the air traffic controllers union emphasized this week that the controllers were not walking off the job as part of an organized protest and were committed to their work.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The press conferences emphasized that the NTSB is combing the sides of Runway 17R at Louisville, looking for additional engine debris.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
An undisclosed person or company was using that form with his name, said Asnani, who framed the issue as a likely mistake and emphasized he was not involved in any Missouri campaigns.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Daniels emphasized that the longer the shutdown continues, the greater the risk to the flying public.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Kate Crawford, professor at the University of Southern California and co-founder of the AI Now Institute, has emphasized the nature of AI as an extractive and exploitative industry.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
His platform emphasized issues like public safety, affordable housing, healthcare and fighting antisemitism — with a more centrist stance compared to Mamdani.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Two of the Democratic standard-bearers to emerge from last week’s elections—Abigail Spanberger, the incoming governor of Virginia, and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City—have emphasized different sides of these arguments in recent days.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
The ballet aesthetic is emphasized by a little bow adornment on the vamp.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The head of the air traffic controllers union emphasized this week that the controllers were not walking off the job as part of an organized protest and were committed to their work.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The press conferences emphasized that the NTSB is combing the sides of Runway 17R at Louisville, looking for additional engine debris.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
An undisclosed person or company was using that form with his name, said Asnani, who framed the issue as a likely mistake and emphasized he was not involved in any Missouri campaigns.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Daniels emphasized that the longer the shutdown continues, the greater the risk to the flying public.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Kate Crawford, professor at the University of Southern California and co-founder of the AI Now Institute, has emphasized the nature of AI as an extractive and exploitative industry.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
His platform emphasized issues like public safety, affordable housing, healthcare and fighting antisemitism — with a more centrist stance compared to Mamdani.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
Adjective
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Political scientist Ronald Krebs notes that domestic rights advocates rarely gain lasting momentum from the award, and may even face intensified repression.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Pakko said Arkansas has seen slow economic growth from 2021-23 but highlighted the state's low cost of living.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Researchers also highlighted that the synergistic effect of K⁺ and C3N4 reduces electrostatic interactions and lowers the Zn2+ diffusion barrier.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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,
12 Nov. 2025
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The defensive front reinforced by Phillips and Smith flummoxed Love on a penultimate drive with a series of stunts that frequently struck the quarterback.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The debut sportswear capsule showcases a market-ready alternative for conventional synthetics, offering enhanced comfort, additional performance and functionality as well as end-of-life solutions.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Real estate investment trust Simon has released enhanced plans for Sagefield, a 100-acre luxury mall coming to Thompson's Station in Williamson County next year.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Orange Is the New Black alum stressed the importance of trans and non-binary representation in the mainstream theater world.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Airlines expect limited disruptions this weekend and stressed that international flights are not expected to be affected.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The defeat underscored the challenges Republicans face in Ohio’s largest Democratic stronghold, even with ties to a nationally prominent political figure.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ravagli underscored that each phase of the project has been audited externally and received the appropriate certifications.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That average grew Friday after the Heat had a 13-assist, no turnover quarter which featured 21 of 31 shooting and 10 for 15 on threes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The original version of the song featured Philly rapper/singer Lay Bankz and appeared on CxM’s six-track debut, which dropped in late September.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The research team underlined that the future work will explore other co-intercalants and optimize electrolytes for even wider temperature ranges.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The director underlined his fascination for AI filmmaking by joining the jury of OMNI, Australia’s first artificial intelligence film festival.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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