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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
Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
While the lack of Brazilian titles at Cannes bringing a bitter taste to the start of summer festival season, many producers and directors have emphasized a desire to look beyond the big European triad of Berlin, Cannes and Venice as launching pads.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Matos Wanted Poster by Adam Harrington The FBI emphasized that Matos should be considered armed and dangerous, and should never be approached directly.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
But rather than the showy designs of the Victorian era, this style emphasized clean lines and solid construction.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Beyond differing life paths, Christine emphasized the importance of understanding relationships within the autism community on their own terms.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the two ministers emphasized continuing consultations aimed at strengthening peace and stability in the region.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Weinstein’s former lawyers emphasized that Mann kept seeing him, accepting invitations, asking him for career help and sending warm messages to him.
—ABC News, 20 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
Verb
That strategy emphasized heavy diversification into illiquid alternative assets — such as private equity, venture capital and real estate — over traditional stocks and bonds.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
While the lack of Brazilian titles at Cannes bringing a bitter taste to the start of summer festival season, many producers and directors have emphasized a desire to look beyond the big European triad of Berlin, Cannes and Venice as launching pads.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Matos Wanted Poster by Adam Harrington The FBI emphasized that Matos should be considered armed and dangerous, and should never be approached directly.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
But rather than the showy designs of the Victorian era, this style emphasized clean lines and solid construction.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Beyond differing life paths, Christine emphasized the importance of understanding relationships within the autism community on their own terms.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the two ministers emphasized continuing consultations aimed at strengthening peace and stability in the region.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Weinstein’s former lawyers emphasized that Mann kept seeing him, accepting invitations, asking him for career help and sending warm messages to him.
—ABC News, 20 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
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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Susurros del Corazón is highlighted by three infinity-edge pools that cascade down to the beach; Morritos Kids Club; and four dining options including La Boquita, an open-air taqueria with ceviches and agave-forward cocktails.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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In this live show with showcase creators in attendance, unique, singular storytellers are highlighted.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trade deadline additions and the strong finish only reinforced that.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court later reinforced those interpretations, enabling Maduro to run for president while serving as acting head of state.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Its ability to combine enhanced safety with rapid charging has implications for the future of electric vehicles, robotics, and flying taxis.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 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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But the incident underscored the potential dangers.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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The jostling, joyful atmosphere underscored the joy the third pope to visit Cameroon has brought the former French colony, where around a third of the population is Catholic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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