1
as in highlights
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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as in reinforces
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasizes
Northrop Grumman emphasizes that the aircraft’s integration with aerial refueling significantly extends its range, enabling longer missions and more efficient test sorties.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Its elegant glam design emphasizes vibrant hues and sensual curvy lines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Mark Graham, the director of the Wayback Machine, emphasizes that the digital archive has controls to limit abuse of AI automation and prevent large-scale data extraction.
—Dave Lozo, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The name itself also references baile folklórico, the colorful traditional Mexican dance form that emphasizes local folk culture with staple ballet characteristics.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Benefits like this can be typical of the juvenile justice system, which emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The resulting deepfake emphasizes the woman’s crotch.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
That policy emphasizes student privacy but also says AI use will be monitored.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The fest’s co-founder, Robert Fried, says Country Splash emphasizes the boutique experience.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Its elegant glam design emphasizes vibrant hues and sensual curvy lines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Mark Graham, the director of the Wayback Machine, emphasizes that the digital archive has controls to limit abuse of AI automation and prevent large-scale data extraction.
—Dave Lozo, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The name itself also references baile folklórico, the colorful traditional Mexican dance form that emphasizes local folk culture with staple ballet characteristics.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Benefits like this can be typical of the juvenile justice system, which emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The resulting deepfake emphasizes the woman’s crotch.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
That policy emphasizes student privacy but also says AI use will be monitored.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The fest’s co-founder, Robert Fried, says Country Splash emphasizes the boutique experience.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
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But while the report highlights billions in technology spending over several years, the district’s annual budget is far larger, meaning those costs account for a relatively small share of overall spending.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The study highlights a shift in bioengineering approaches, moving from single-organism engineering toward cooperative microbial systems that behave like living electrical circuits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Today's decision reinforces that commitment.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Aerial refueling highlights global reach and efficiency Beyond the visual insights, the test reinforces the B-21’s operational concept.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bissell stresses that consumers should not dispose of the machine, water tank cap, and measuring cup of cleaners, as those parts are not affected.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s a $10 cover charge for the evening, and Stagecoach stresses that Langley will not be in attendance.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Vietnam’s experience underscores how growth in real jobs can translate into a positive outlook on the future.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The piece, fabricated from curtain panels, underscores — and perhaps celebrates — cultural duality.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Monday features three games with the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets looking to take 2-0 series leads.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The third season of Euphoria, which premiered on HBO Max on April 12, features a five-year time jump, taking the characters from adolescence into young adulthood.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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The zero gravity effects here work extremely well and there's a genuine good-naturedness on display that enhances the true silliness of the moment.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gruyère cheese and creamy butter form a rich sauce that enhances the chicken.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The point underlines the broader commercial afterlife the Goyas can generate for a film.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Goldblum is perfect as the lanky mad scientist doing nude experiments in his warehouse lab, and his wide-eyed transformation into the horny, sugar-hungry man-fly underlines the weird anxieties that Cronenberg always brings to body horror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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Set during a bleak Arctic winter, the mystery deepens with the strange death of an elderly woman and another shocking murder.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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That gap, however, is expected to close as capabilities improve and adoption deepens.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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