Synonyms of emphasized

emphasized 1 of 2

adjective

as in intensified

Related Words

• intensified
• enhanced
• magnified
• concentrated
• stressed
• aggravated
• accentuated
• heightened
• deepened
• intensive
• intense
• profound
• acute
• fearful
• explosive
• exquisite
• terrible
• keen
• furious
• vehement
• thorough
• violent
• exhaustive
• fierce
• dreadful
• heavy-duty
• fearsome
• ghastly
• ferocious
• heavy
• excruciating
• vicious
• frightful
• blistering
• deep
• hard
• severe
• rigorous
• almighty
• harsh
• hellacious

Dissimilar Words

• light
• moderate
• soft
• weak
• feeble
• superficial
• shallow
• qualified
• decreased
• eased
• moderated
• diminished
• reduced
• subdued
• toned (down)
• lightened
• alleviated
• lessened
• abated

emphasized

2 of 2

verb

past tense of emphasize

1

as in highlighted

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlighted
• stressed
• featured
• identified
• punctuated
• accentuated
• accented
• pointed (up)
• focused
• illuminated
• foregrounded
• pressed
• promoted
• played up
• made much of
• bore down on
• advertised
• publicized
• spotlighted
• pinpointed
• boosted
• plugged
• overplayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understated
• played down
• underemphasized
• minimized
• de-emphasized
• toned (down)
• discounted
• disparaged
• belittled

2

as in reinforced

to make more apparent

that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reinforced
• underscored
• stressed
• underlined
• deepened
• enhanced
• accentuated
• italicized
• brought out
• strengthened
• supplemented
• amplified
• augmented
• heightened
• maximized
• enlarged
• enlivened
• magnified
• boosted
• beefed (up)
• jazzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• de-emphasized
• reduced
• decreased
• minimized
• diminished
• understated
• lessened
• weakened
• subdued
• toned (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emphasized

Verb

Hochul has emphasized Blakeman’s ties to Trump — mirroring much of the Democrats’ national strategy for the midterm elections — hoping the president’s dismal approval ratings help sink her Republican foe at the ballot box. — Sagar Meghani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Hybe America Studios president James Shin emphasized collaboration with artists and Korean creative teams as the company builds its film and television business. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

In Philadelphia, police emphasized that the false submission did not compromise department systems or interfere with homicide investigations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Still, officials emphasized that the CSU would have to be fiscally disciplined given the uncertainty of the state’s budget outlook and new, incoming governor in January. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Stone wore a gray and beige slipdress with slight layering at the bust and an airy quality that emphasized the light, ethereal trend sported by several celebrities at Paris Fashion Week. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Sweeney has emphasized throughout training camp the importance of creating advantages on offense as a team, and Wagner was at the heart of that effort against the Grizzlies. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Wilson emphasized, however, that the overwhelming response to the documentary had been positive, even if the subject-matter is difficult. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Yun also emphasized underlying factors that might keep mortgage rates elevated for homebuyers over a longer period of time. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026