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
At its core, the novel emphasizes communal resilience and individual survivance.
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Botwin emphasizes that while there is no cure for PTSD or trauma responses, the key to managing them is to face the trauma, avoid self-destructive coping strategies, process feelings and practice self-compassion.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The coalition emphasizes advocacy for a range of federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Lingo also emphasizes the educational layer that sits on top of the raw glucose numbers.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Rather than prioritizing human-like form, the design emphasizes functional symmetry in motion.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Finding inspiration everywhere, from fashion photography to Harajuku Girls, Gordon-Crozier especially emphasizes filmmaker Michel Gondry’s influence.
—Tomris Laffly, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The report emphasizes much of what is already known – and some that is still being studied – about the detriments of too much screen time on developing minds.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The facility emphasizes long-term behavioral change, education and ongoing support beyond detox.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Botwin emphasizes that while there is no cure for PTSD or trauma responses, the key to managing them is to face the trauma, avoid self-destructive coping strategies, process feelings and practice self-compassion.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The coalition emphasizes advocacy for a range of federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Lingo also emphasizes the educational layer that sits on top of the raw glucose numbers.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Rather than prioritizing human-like form, the design emphasizes functional symmetry in motion.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Finding inspiration everywhere, from fashion photography to Harajuku Girls, Gordon-Crozier especially emphasizes filmmaker Michel Gondry’s influence.
—Tomris Laffly, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The report emphasizes much of what is already known – and some that is still being studied – about the detriments of too much screen time on developing minds.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The facility emphasizes long-term behavioral change, education and ongoing support beyond detox.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
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The movie’s first scene, in which the band plays a wedding at a lavish country estate, highlights his problem.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Prior Tesla Autopilot case highlights legal scrutiny The Florida crash comes as Tesla continues to face legal scrutiny over its Autopilot system.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Remote work lets those relationships fade first because regular in-person contact no longer reinforces them.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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According to market sources, Duranteau-Loeper is poised to join Saint Laurent as its CEO Cédric Charbit reinforces management ahead of an expansion thrust.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Magnifica Humanitas stresses the importance of decent jobs to a healthy society, and workers’ demands can help identify what the future of work should look like.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Ochman stresses that tools like Claude aren't going to replace people anytime soon, if at all, particularly for small businesses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In contrast, Lesieur underscores the boundless agility and fragile idealism of Bonnier de La Chapelle.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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That surge in lethality underscores the potency of the high-tech but cheaply made drones.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Any other hotel features worth noting?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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In true Swiss fashion, Wengen features a number of chalet-style homes, snowcapped mountains, and bucolic scenes in nearly every direction.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Infield surfaces have a top dressing that enhances playability and drainage.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Laura Geller Champagne Spackle Skin-Perfecting Primer The Laura Geller Spackle Primer is a lightweight, skin-plumping makeup base that enhances and prolongs foundation wear.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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But a new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.—
Dana Kozlov,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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But some experts emphasize that the era of synthetic drugs underlines the need to address the root factors that make users seek out drugs, given the futility of targeting a supply that’s constantly expanding and shifting.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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Sharing stories As the conversation deepens, the goal is to move past talking points into storytelling.—
Lisa Pavia-Higel,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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OpenAI deepens Amazon ties watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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