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 This serene Hawaiian destination emphasizes fresh, organic living and a distinctive, integrated resort experience. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 What Parents Should Do If your seat is part of the recall, Evenflo emphasizes that the seat is perfectly safe in positions 1 through 9 when in forward-facing mode and in 1 through 10 in rear-facing mode. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 July 2026 The Oura Ring education content emphasizes that first-thing sunlight suppresses melatonin and boosts cortisol. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 However, living in a city that emphasizes the importance of community has taught her how to ask for help. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 The report emphasizes that these disparities are not due to biological differences. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 This Warsaw version of the show emphasizes how, for artists in the East, Surrealism was an argument against the Socialist Realist mainstream. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026 Each lifestyle concept features a complete wardrobe for its own characters, and emphasizes personal styles through mix-and-match fashions. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes

Verb

There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The report highlights Africa as the world’s most pressing food-security challenge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of highlights

Verb

This scale of disruption reinforces the need for leaders and teams to continually learn and adapt.

— Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Each episode gives Ossoff new material and reinforces the argument Kemp and Dooley made during the runoff that Republicans needed a political newcomer without a long record.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of reinforces

Verb

The National Park Service’s Hike Smart guidance stresses that hydration and weather awareness are two of the most common failure points on bucket-list hikes, especially in desert parks and at high elevation.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Morton, looking out for Circe, stresses that transforming Odysseus’ men was not purely vengeful.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of stresses

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Community advocates say the disaster underscores long-standing environmental injustices in Eastside neighborhoods, urging faster cleanup and permanent closure of the facility.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
O’Neill’s quote also underscores why one practice does not suffice.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of underscores

Verb

The Bite of Seattle Festival features hundreds of local vendors and live music performances, drawing 350,000 guests over three days, its website says.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
The double sink is open to the views and features amenities from Healing Earth, a natural skincare line.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Definition of features

Verb

This move significantly enhances Sky's entertainment package, allowing existing Hayu subscribers via Sky Marketplace to access it through their main Sky subscription.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
How Simtriyo Works Simtriyo enhances the activity of natural chemical messengers in the brain that impact behavior, says Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, a toxicologist at MedStar Health in Washington, DC.

— Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of enhances

Verb

But the vote for the measure underlines opposition to the war even from some members of the President’s party.

— Connor Greene, Time, 23 July 2026
Even the relentless pursuit of Joao Felix across at least three windows underlines his willingness to sign players who have question marks against them.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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