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
The renewal was announced during a panel on Wednesday at the Göteborg Film Festival‘s TV Drama Vision and emphasizes the success of the collaboration, which has already spawned 24 original series in several stages of development, production and release.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
According to Fauna, Sprout’s design also emphasizes human-robot interaction.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
The report emphasizes how AI is reshaping existing jobs.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The slip-on format emphasizes ease of wear, an approach that continues across the Puma x LGN Mostro releases.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Unlike platforms designed for mass adoption or marketing appeal, VetEvince emphasizes substance over scale.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The safety course requires students to watch a video and complete a test that emphasizes the importance of proper equipment and care, rules of the road and best practices.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
While the two documents agree on the threat of China’s AI ambitions, Lehane more so emphasizes the need to show how AI can improve safety measures, clean energy, and other use cases that appeal to voters.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Carter emphasizes the importance of not trying to force the spigot handle.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
According to Fauna, Sprout’s design also emphasizes human-robot interaction.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
The report emphasizes how AI is reshaping existing jobs.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The slip-on format emphasizes ease of wear, an approach that continues across the Puma x LGN Mostro releases.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Unlike platforms designed for mass adoption or marketing appeal, VetEvince emphasizes substance over scale.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The safety course requires students to watch a video and complete a test that emphasizes the importance of proper equipment and care, rules of the road and best practices.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
While the two documents agree on the threat of China’s AI ambitions, Lehane more so emphasizes the need to show how AI can improve safety measures, clean energy, and other use cases that appeal to voters.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Carter emphasizes the importance of not trying to force the spigot handle.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
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While the cruise industry highlights economic benefits, opposition to cruise tourism has grown louder in several Norwegian cities and fjord communities.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This incident also highlights a recurring pattern.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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With Unit 3 advancing smoothly, Zhangzhou reinforces China’s push to scale nuclear construction faster and more efficiently.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mintz stresses that redistribution begins with ongoing dialogue.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Yuzee also stresses the importance of ownership.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But the research underscores how school matters across achievement levels — and each day makes a difference.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Support for a resilient economy ahead Bhide's research underscores the importance of consumer spending as a major leg of economic expansion.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This apartment features two bedrooms and two baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The flat head features two intake points, an opening at the mouth of the attachment as well as holes along its bottom, that allow the tool more range to suck up dirt, dust, crumbs, and more.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Heather Rose explains how living quietly enhances her writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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More critically, this is another update where Apple enhances iOS 26.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The rib-poking voiceover, which might as well have been accompanied by talking-head interviews, repeatedly underlines the groundbreaking quality of public access in a way that suggests the audience might forget.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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The researchers say that the study underlines the importance of robust scientific trials before treatments are approved for public use.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Activist groups report over 6,200 deaths, while Iran’s currency continues plummeting to historic lows as the economic crisis deepens.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tuning out may feel easier — but silence only deepens the divide.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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