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
Tensor said the system emphasizes contextual understanding rather than simple object detection, allowing the AI to adapt to complex and unpredictable real-world driving conditions.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Samsung emphasizes that Brain Health is not intended to diagnose medical conditions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As a result, Brown emphasizes, myGemma’s return rate is designed to remain firmly below 10%.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The government's new food pyramid replaces the MyPlate diagram released under President Barack Obama, and emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and vegetables.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
No matter the treatment, Adenuga emphasizes that technique matters more than trend.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
Raj, who describes herself as her own creative director, emphasizes the importance of building a cohesive artistic world.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The whole team emphasizes the importance of finding partnerships that are authentic, pointing out that fans and viewers would quickly smell if an artist and content, or an artist and a brand, were forced together for pure financial considerations.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Additionally, the petition emphasizes that roughly 78 percent of Americans speak only English and that music should bridge differences rather than highlight them, expressing frustration over Bad Bunny's comments about audiences needing to learn a different language to enjoy the show.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Samsung emphasizes that Brain Health is not intended to diagnose medical conditions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As a result, Brown emphasizes, myGemma’s return rate is designed to remain firmly below 10%.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The government's new food pyramid replaces the MyPlate diagram released under President Barack Obama, and emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and vegetables.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
No matter the treatment, Adenuga emphasizes that technique matters more than trend.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
Raj, who describes herself as her own creative director, emphasizes the importance of building a cohesive artistic world.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The whole team emphasizes the importance of finding partnerships that are authentic, pointing out that fans and viewers would quickly smell if an artist and content, or an artist and a brand, were forced together for pure financial considerations.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Additionally, the petition emphasizes that roughly 78 percent of Americans speak only English and that music should bridge differences rather than highlight them, expressing frustration over Bad Bunny's comments about audiences needing to learn a different language to enjoy the show.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
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This week's quiz highlights movie mayhem, decadent desserts and much more.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The suit also highlights the troubled safety record of Boeing’s MD-11 aircraft, calling it one of the most accident-prone commercial planes still in service.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Whether the start of a full new chapter for the rapper or a one-off detour, Stardust reinforces the idea that, even newly sober, Brown remains one of the most exciting and least predictable artists in hip-hop.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Teaching reinforces your own learning.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Son of the Century stresses this obsession with action and activity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Topping also stresses the tree to the max, making if more vulnerable to other issues like drought or insect pests.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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The move underscores deepening concerns around air travel safety and the operational stability of the national aviation system.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will press charges against a man who groped her in public, in a brazen display that experts say underscores the country’s rampant misogyny.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to the person who described Tuesday's decisions to the AP, Quinn and Kingsbury met in the morning to talk about the future of the team's offense, which features quarterback Jayden Daniels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their inclusion underlines the wider context of the film, provoking the audience to hold these pure and impure images together.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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That the impact is so severe and so global underlines the fact that much of web hosting is centralized on Amazon.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … FOOD FIGHT – McRib mystery deepens as McDonald's is sued over what's really inside.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, shares could surge as Uber deepens its foray into AV technology, offering an opportunity to improve its margins.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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