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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
Mike Kaye
april 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
During a comments and questions portion of the town hall attendees emphasized the importance of voting in upcoming elections and joining protests.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Kidscreen and Realscreen will continue covering daily news and providing analysis to subscribers, Brunco emphasized.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
That point was emphasized in a petition submitted by the AG’s office, which complained that State Farm’s petition had failed to acknowledge that the AG was now part of the case.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 31 Mar. 2026
Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
While the event emphasized celebration, that memory remained present.
—J.m. Banks
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Koch emphasized the importance of maintaining global leadership in space exploration.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Airport leadership also emphasized that the project is part of a broader strategy to test new technologies that improve airport operations and passenger experience.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The team’s brass has routinely emphasized its support of starting quarterback Bryce Young throughout the offseason.
—Mike Kaye
april 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
During a comments and questions portion of the town hall attendees emphasized the importance of voting in upcoming elections and joining protests.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Kidscreen and Realscreen will continue covering daily news and providing analysis to subscribers, Brunco emphasized.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
That point was emphasized in a petition submitted by the AG’s office, which complained that State Farm’s petition had failed to acknowledge that the AG was now part of the case.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 31 Mar. 2026
Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
While the event emphasized celebration, that memory remained present.
—J.m. Banks
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Koch emphasized the importance of maintaining global leadership in space exploration.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Airport leadership also emphasized that the project is part of a broader strategy to test new technologies that improve airport operations and passenger experience.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 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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Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez’s return followed extensive reporting from The Sacramento Bee that highlighted her removal from the United States, which occurred despite her having legal permission to remain in the country.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Yohan Lawrence, secretary general, JAAF, highlighted the compounding nature of the cost pressures.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The idea of a super wet El Niño kind of got reinforced in the winter of 1997-98.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In other words, external pressure has reinforced internal alignment.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Last fall, the longest-ever government shutdown occurred amid an unsuccessful effort by Democrats to extend the enhanced subsidies.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mullins, with MOCannTrade, agreed that the combination of enhanced enforcement and legislative action could bring down Missouri’s hemp stores.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Posting on his Truth Social platform, the president stressed the importance of the special election.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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As days turn into weeks for the partial government shutdown, Transportation Security Administration officers are being stressed to the max.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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His words were underscored when police in Israel stopped Catholic leaders from celebrating a private Palm Sunday Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, built on the spot where Jesus was thought to have been crucified.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Their failure to retake the canal underscored their diminished status on a world stage.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Both featured the song playing in the background of video clips featuring NBA superstars Steph Curry and Michael Jordan on the basketball court.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s first season also featured Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Glenn Close, and others.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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