EMPHASIZES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

emphasizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of emphasize

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 For students with Down syndrome, who tend to be naturally more flexible and less strong, Graham emphasizes developing muscle tone. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 Îacaré was born in Brazil’s wild Pantanal, where the founder’s family operates a pioneering caiman operation that emphasizes transparency and traceability. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 This haircut still emphasizes the characteristic center-part bangs and layers of the shag cut in a softer, sleeker way and with a longer length. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 Rather than frequent feature changes, Office 2024 Professional Plus emphasizes stability, predictable long-term support, and continuity. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026 Check for Any Pests Before winter sets in, Hair emphasizes the importance of inspecting your hibiscus flowers for any pests and treating any aphids or scale insects. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 The old money aesthetic emphasizes timeless, layered decor with craftsmanship, quality, and originality. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 The survey questions haven't changed but what the report emphasizes or omits has. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 Harvard nutrition researcher Walter Willett emphasizes that the health impact of protein depends partly on its source. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes

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The list highlights the region’s growing pull for tech founders, hedge fund titans and real estate moguls.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
This week's quiz highlights today's fast-food frenzy, a campaign controversy — and a lot more.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of highlights

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But continuing to dismiss a genre only feeds into stereotypes that many have been working tirelessly to undo, and reinforces and empowers those that are earned.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
The deal reinforces Globo’s positioning in the format rights market.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinforces

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Still, Veeraraghavan stresses that responsibility for such incidents should rest solely on the AI companies that made the involved agents.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026
Chris stresses that the setup is still an experiment rather than a finished HVAC system.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of stresses

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The Gitlin-Auster Defender of Democracy Award underscores the writer’s public responsibility in a time of unprecedented crisis, and celebrates the power of words to record history and to change it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Historically, underscores hasn’t written much about her personal life, opting for conceptual work.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of underscores

Verb

Zipping around Tokyo, Kotlyarenko underlines the of-the-moment-ness of his scenario at every turn, but the film is a surprisingly slow ride despite the overload.

— Vadim Rizov, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Director Chloe Okuno builds an atmosphere of dread, keeps the audience guessing and subtly underlines the film’s message about gaslighting and misogyny.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of underlines

Verb

But their interest deepens after reading Buffett’s annual letters, which became required reading for many investors, and hearing him speak in interviews.

— Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Their bond deepens with the wry neuroses and gradually dropped defenses of many a midlife romantic comedy, though Parkinson’s complicates matters in unusual, empathetically explored ways.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

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