1
as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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Relevance
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2
as in reinforced
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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as in intensified
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Recent Examples of emphasized
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Tarlowe emphasized that the current risk-reward balance looks unfavorable heading into Dollar Tree's upcoming Investor Day.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Vincent Montalescot, Hennessy’s Chief Marketing Officer, emphasized why the partnership works.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said in a news conference on Monday that Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers do not interfere with federal agents’ enforcement operations, but emphasized the department’s’s duty to continue protecting Chicagoans.
—Connor Greene, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
The dress included sinuous lines throughout and emphasized the bustline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The organization emphasized that any reduction in air traffic control capacity could create cascading delays throughout the national airspace system.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The mayor emphasized how community services and outreach can lift individuals into recovery, inviting three men on stage who had previously experienced homelessness in Fort Lauderdale.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The show, so far, has emphasized a clear-eyed approach to its subjects’ misdeeds, but also curiosity about untangling their psyches.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
One user emphasized that while the daughter wanted to have her wedding on that date, their son didn't have a choice in the day.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Tarlowe emphasized that the current risk-reward balance looks unfavorable heading into Dollar Tree's upcoming Investor Day.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Vincent Montalescot, Hennessy’s Chief Marketing Officer, emphasized why the partnership works.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said in a news conference on Monday that Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers do not interfere with federal agents’ enforcement operations, but emphasized the department’s’s duty to continue protecting Chicagoans.
—Connor Greene, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
The dress included sinuous lines throughout and emphasized the bustline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The organization emphasized that any reduction in air traffic control capacity could create cascading delays throughout the national airspace system.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The mayor emphasized how community services and outreach can lift individuals into recovery, inviting three men on stage who had previously experienced homelessness in Fort Lauderdale.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The show, so far, has emphasized a clear-eyed approach to its subjects’ misdeeds, but also curiosity about untangling their psyches.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
Verb
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Office of Community Wellness and Safety Director Adam Procell highlighted those two concepts as part of his six priority areas for leading the office.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Just last month, Stellantis, maker of Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat, acknowledged a breach of customer data, which the company described as involving basic contact information but which highlighted how extensive this threat has become.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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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,
8 Oct. 2025
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The stark difference between my pre-clinic and post-clinic phone sex work powerfully reinforced the phone counseling idea.—
Nicki J. Monti,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The coming weeks could see intensified fighting, efforts to free hostages and mounting humanitarian challenges.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Speakers stressed prevention through vigilance, training and law enforcement partnerships.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sal Guttuso, the archeological company’s Director of Operations, stressed that — money aside — the true value of the coins lies in their historical significance.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The spectacle underscored how far the fight had veered from policy substance into a broader clash of political cultures and personalities.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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His comment underscored the wide variety of timepieces, and timepiece lovers, at Rolliefest.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 4 million people will become uninsured if the enhanced tax credits expire.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The department says the maximum-security prison needs building upgrades and equipment, including enhanced fencing, lighting, temporary housing for staff, drug and drone detection systems, and x-ray screening equipment.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shoes featured the fashion house’s keyhole detail in gold on the upper with a strap across the front of the foot, creating a T-bar silhouette.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The video room has therefore become a crucial theatre, underlined by Arteta consulting educational experts to ensure his presentations were illustrated in the optimal way for players to absorb the information.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Torquemada also underlined the Netflix effect in lifting the Spanish capital to its status of a leading European production hub since the global streamer first set up shop locally a decade ago.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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