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
Verizon emphasizes simple pricing and provides promotional discounts for customers who bundle with a Verizon mobile plan.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The company emphasizes 360° capture, low inertia, and direct-drive operation for low noise and minimal maintenance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The architect emphasizes sustainability and wellness in his residential designs, which showcase a strong connection to their surroundings and encourage indoor-outdoor living.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
In 19th century Brazil, members of the country’s upper and middle classes participated in Spiritism, also known as Espiritismo, a religious practice which emphasizes resurrection from the dead founded by Allan Kardec.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Tim Ferriss's blueprint for success emphasizes cultivating a core group of loyal superfans rather than chasing millions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Under artistic director Camille Miceli, the brand emphasizes mixing and matching, reworking Pucci’s motifs and patchwork.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
This design aligns directly with Apple’s Liquid Glass interface introduced in iOS 26, which emphasizes translucency, depth, and spatial-computing elements inspired by the Vision Pro.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Finding this potential evidence emphasizes the value in having various teams search an area multiple times, especially in such challenging conditions.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The company emphasizes 360° capture, low inertia, and direct-drive operation for low noise and minimal maintenance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The architect emphasizes sustainability and wellness in his residential designs, which showcase a strong connection to their surroundings and encourage indoor-outdoor living.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
In 19th century Brazil, members of the country’s upper and middle classes participated in Spiritism, also known as Espiritismo, a religious practice which emphasizes resurrection from the dead founded by Allan Kardec.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Tim Ferriss's blueprint for success emphasizes cultivating a core group of loyal superfans rather than chasing millions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Under artistic director Camille Miceli, the brand emphasizes mixing and matching, reworking Pucci’s motifs and patchwork.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
This design aligns directly with Apple’s Liquid Glass interface introduced in iOS 26, which emphasizes translucency, depth, and spatial-computing elements inspired by the Vision Pro.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Finding this potential evidence emphasizes the value in having various teams search an area multiple times, especially in such challenging conditions.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
Verb
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Our 20th anniversary retrospective, compiled by contributing editor Mary Scott, highlights many of these notable game-changers featured on our cover pages.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the steady growth of domestic species reflects our push for productivity but also highlights unsustainable demands for land, feed, and water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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The weak showing reinforces a picture of a labor market that has almost entirely lost momentum.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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This partnership also reinforces O’Neal’s commitment to working with partners who understand his vision of making quality products accessible to everyday consumers.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Christensen, director of Education, Schooling, and Society (ESS) at the University of Notre Dame, stresses the importance of open dialogue and communal support for teachers.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Auroop Ganguly, Northeastern’s distinguished professor of civil and environmental engineering, stresses caution.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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The decision also underscores the risks of vocal injury for artists performing demanding live shows night after night, a reality discussed in coverage of other recent touring cancellations.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the real story here, as the name underscores, is the 12-cylinder engine beneath the vehicle’s long hood.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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The first of a record seven International Series games this season features a team aspiring to ascend to the top of the AFC West against the team that has won nine consecutive division titles.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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The machine, the largest globally in both capacity and size, features a blade wheel diameter of more than 310 meters (1,107 feet) and a hub height of 185 meters (607 feet).—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jen Serena’s expertise in photography enhances their work, bringing a refined sense of detail and composition to their films.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ensuring your trees are located in a spot that receives plenty of bright light throughout the day enhances the growth of your trees and encourages them to produce a good fruit set.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Candy, John Candy’s daughter, told THR the documentary underlines just how approachable her father was, despite his Hollywood fame, to fans and his own family.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Here, Cole & Son’s Zellige Olive border underlines the chunky moldings in this dining room by interior designer Caitlin Kah.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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America’s retreat from WHO deepens the damage by weakening global systems for monitoring outbreaks, reviewing evidence and maintaining databases such as the Global Burden of Disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sylvia’s relationship with Carabinieri captain Giovanni Riva deepens, but the finalization of Riva’s divorce and his desire to set down roots in Umbria threatens Sylvia’s sense of independence.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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