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
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
Democrats like Spanberger and Sherrill emphasized economic moderation and avoided national ideological fights.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Her campaign emphasized steady governance over ideological purity.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Dhillon has emphasized that states failing to comply with federal election law requirements are not entitled to federal grants tied to election administration.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Li emphasized Taiwan’s growing international visibility, recounting a September meeting in France with CNC president Gaëtan Bruel, who expressed strong interest in Taiwan’s VR/AR capabilities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Versace emphasized the importance of creativity.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In a 2023 interview with Fox News Digital, the country singer emphasized that no matter how chaotic life gets, their family was always a priority.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Democrats like Spanberger and Sherrill emphasized economic moderation and avoided national ideological fights.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Her campaign emphasized steady governance over ideological purity.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Dhillon has emphasized that states failing to comply with federal election law requirements are not entitled to federal grants tied to election administration.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Li emphasized Taiwan’s growing international visibility, recounting a September meeting in France with CNC president Gaëtan Bruel, who expressed strong interest in Taiwan’s VR/AR capabilities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Versace emphasized the importance of creativity.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In a 2023 interview with Fox News Digital, the country singer emphasized that no matter how chaotic life gets, their family was always a priority.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 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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In the material world, this company reinforced the wall blocking every path to climate stabilization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 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
Verb
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Toronto had stressed Snell in the first inning.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Kruppas were instructed to bring $50 to each visit and, Laurie stressed, they were told the donor sperm would come from a resident in the university’s medical school.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 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
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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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