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
Gimble, a former Texas State Guard member and McLennan County district clerk who currently serves on the Texas Judicial Council, ran on a platform that emphasizes border security and Second Amendment rights, according to his campaign website.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
With precarious Uranus in your sign and Venus in your 11th House of Associations, their sextile emphasizes the way identity shifts affect your allies.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The franchise now has over 900 locations across the country and emphasizes using fresh beef, white chicken and Wisconsin dairy for its popular cheese curds.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Producer Fortes, founder of Fiascocrafts, also emphasizes the goal of shaking up conventions through a female lens.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Alawism emphasizes the importance of esoteric or hidden knowledge, which the faith holds was revealed by God to the imams, the Prophet Muhammad’s successors.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The company emphasizes direct relationships with farmers and says its food and drinks are made without artificial ingredients or GMOs.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Lagos emphasizes before the season to coaches that players can’t play in club competitions or in showcases during their high school soccer season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
His campaign emphasizes a continuation of those themes.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
With precarious Uranus in your sign and Venus in your 11th House of Associations, their sextile emphasizes the way identity shifts affect your allies.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The franchise now has over 900 locations across the country and emphasizes using fresh beef, white chicken and Wisconsin dairy for its popular cheese curds.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Producer Fortes, founder of Fiascocrafts, also emphasizes the goal of shaking up conventions through a female lens.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Alawism emphasizes the importance of esoteric or hidden knowledge, which the faith holds was revealed by God to the imams, the Prophet Muhammad’s successors.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The company emphasizes direct relationships with farmers and says its food and drinks are made without artificial ingredients or GMOs.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Lagos emphasizes before the season to coaches that players can’t play in club competitions or in showcases during their high school soccer season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
His campaign emphasizes a continuation of those themes.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
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The work highlights a new design approach that could help advance the electrification of industrial heat.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Experts say the incident highlights the reason that a declaration of war by Congress is needed for the growing conflict, which has involved more than 12 countries, as Iran continues launching drones and missiles at countries beyond the Persian Gulf region.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón said the conflict reinforces the case for California to lessen its dependence on fossil fuels and move forward with cap-and-invest.—
Chaewon Chung
March 3,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The revival reinforces Rocky Horror’s place in pop culture history as a living, evolving experience rather than a relic of the 1970s.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Erin stresses the necessity of experiencing the mountains on their own terms, while Benji is adamant that the Alps have far more on tap than big, steep lines.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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Heat also stresses the plant and can cause bolting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The merger underscores the challenging marketplace for independent studios.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Alarms were triggered and ROME was stopped, but the move underscores fears about AI going rogue.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The small villa, ideal for a duo, features a living room-balcony hybrid where trailing greenery frames views of the water.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The retailer’s sale & clearance section features open-box deals on items that have been purchased, opened, and then returned.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mimicking the qualities of a natural environment within a high-rise, the design enhances workplace well-being and fosters a connected experience.—
Adam Williams
March 06,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The six-year contract underlines their faith in the 23-year-old’s ability.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Values that both pre-schoolers and adults can relate to, as producer Regner Grasten underlines.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Season seven raises the stakes, deepens the drama, and brings Eliza and Blake’s journey to a thrilling and satisfying close.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Either way, as totality deepens and the moon grows dimmer, try increasing magnification and focus on some of the moon’s famous features bathed in red light, such as Tycho crater rays and the rugged Apennine Mountains.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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