emphasizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of emphasize
1
as in highlights
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories

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2
as in reinforces
to make more apparent that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

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Recent Examples of emphasizes Okuyama emphasizes a focus on lightweight construction and a direct human connection, using traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 If an episode set in the desert emphasizes orange, the next might lean toward the green of the rainforest, followed by the white of snow, and so on. — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 The team emphasizes that Wrigley View Rooftop’s business model—which centers on ticket sales and the sale of food, beverages and merchandise to ticket holders—is predicated on the Cubs spending money to show events in Wrigley Field. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Expert Kate Schneider, owner of Ibis Coastal Landscapes in Savannah, emphasizes that proper planting and early care are the best preventive measures. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 The Great Room's menu is heavy on appetizers and small bites, while the formal Dining Room emphasizes British Columbian wines. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Increasingly, messaging from online clinics and influencers emphasizes wellness, athletic performance, longevity and improved focus. — Will Stone, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 According to the California Department of Rehabilitation, encouraging independent living among people with disabilities is a philosophy that emphasizes their agency and empowers them to take charge of their care. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
  1. highlights
  2. reinforces
  3. stresses
  4. underscores
  5. features
  6. enhances
  7. underlines
  8. deepens
Verb
  • Executive chef Brendan Mica highlights the best from local waters on seafood-centric lunch and dinner menus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Hugging Face's latest report highlights a rapidly expanding community distribution layer for open models, converting raw weights into runnable formats like GGUF.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of highlights
Verb
  • Böker reinforces the scales at the tool's ends with nickel-silver bolsters.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The handling of the Epstein files by Republicans reinforces the observation of ordinary Americans that wealthy and well-connected one-percenters have been and continue to be treated differently from ordinary citizens.
    — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforces
Verb
  • Imtiaz stresses that with any form of treatment, speaking up quickly about any concerns is essential.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • However, effective delivery remains a critical challenge; Junho Jung stresses that topical applications often lack the efficacy of clinical injections, as ingredient stability and form are crucial for skin absorption.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stresses
Verb
  • More affluent sports parents spend about the same amount yearly as less affluent sports parents, which underscores the additional financial burden for lower-income families.
    — Linley Sanders, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The same filing underscores how early Ponda remains in its commercialization journey.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of underscores
Verb
  • Balancing functionality with the brand’s house codes, the bag features two spacious compartments and a zippered one in the center.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The trial set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California, features four of the states as plaintiffs — California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • While designers and merchants remain in control of strategic decisions, AI enhances their expertise by analyzing demand signals, surfacing insights and recommending actions that humans can evaluate.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Peters has been open about his substance use, arguing that his particular pharmaceutical regimen enhances his productivity and cognitive capabilities.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
Verb
  • The finale underlines that break in its final scenes, cross-cutting between the former friends as Alicent makes her first and only appearance in the episode at the exact moment the full tragedy of Rhaenyra’s upper hand becomes apparent.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But the recording itself — which happened in eerie circumstances and nearly destroyed one of the trumpets — also underlines how our handling of antiquities has evolved dramatically in the intervening decades.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of underlines
Verb
  • Beavers tied it in the sixth off Fernando Cruz with an opposite-field drive to left — just to the right of where the wall out there deepens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders should ask whether a new location grows the customer base, deepens existing relationships, or increases purchase frequency or spending enough to offset channel substitution.
    — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepens

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