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

Furthermore, researchers emphasized that cannabis seeds alone couldn’t establish whether the plant was consumed for its intoxicating effects. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

As governor, Rockefeller emphasized development of the state's infrastructure, such as roads, sewers and bridges. — Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws. — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026

Raman, meanwhile, has emphasized the need for a smooth transition, saying Thursday that her staff was already coordinating with Bass’ administration and that public safety would be among her top priorities. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

Each of the scientists leading the studies and the experts commenting on them at a media briefing emphasized the role of blood pressure. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 7 Nov. 2026

Fine, nonetheless, emphasized the risk remains without a long-term plan to fix the deficit. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

But no election date has been set, as opposition leader María Corina Machado emphasized in her own remarks shortly afterwards. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Both the Hesburgh Commission report in the early 1980s and the Jordan Commission report in the late 1990s emphasized the need for civic and social assimilation of immigrants. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026