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 quad-motor system emphasizes not just raw numbers but precise traction and control.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
This philosophy emphasizes intentionality and mindfulness over aesthetics alone.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Carter emphasizes that women, in particular, are conditioned to bend to what their partners want.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
But Lafosse doesn’t linger on the sociology of the situation and instead emphasizes how secrets and lies fray this fragile family’s cohesion.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Speaking passionately of her Caribbean heritage, Emmanuel emphasizes the need to highlight voices that are often overlooked.
—Bruna Nessif, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The training emphasizes consistency, accountability, and advocacy.
—William Jones, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
This leadership, as Lanier emphasizes, is deeply rooted in values and focused on the long-term well-being of both individuals and the organization.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The plates section in the monograph emphasizes this in beautiful, resonant pairings chosen by Steven Rose.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
This philosophy emphasizes intentionality and mindfulness over aesthetics alone.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Carter emphasizes that women, in particular, are conditioned to bend to what their partners want.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
But Lafosse doesn’t linger on the sociology of the situation and instead emphasizes how secrets and lies fray this fragile family’s cohesion.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Speaking passionately of her Caribbean heritage, Emmanuel emphasizes the need to highlight voices that are often overlooked.
—Bruna Nessif, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The training emphasizes consistency, accountability, and advocacy.
—William Jones, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
This leadership, as Lanier emphasizes, is deeply rooted in values and focused on the long-term well-being of both individuals and the organization.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The plates section in the monograph emphasizes this in beautiful, resonant pairings chosen by Steven Rose.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
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That highlights the need for all road users to be prepared for different scenarios in unfamiliar settings.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights fizzy favorites, notable newspapers — and much more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The prospect of their expansion into our West Bend Manufacturing Center reinforces our City’s place as a destination for top-tier manufacturing.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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And, having staked his reputation – and leadership role within the Democratic party – on passing the ballot measure, polling data reinforces that Newsom is left with few options.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, Chang stresses that expanding access requires addressing child care workforce shortages and provider closures, issues that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
22 Sep. 2025
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Squeri stresses the sumptuous value cardmembers can reap from exploiting Amex’s hotel rewards.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The poll also underscores Venezuelans’ growing appetite for international pressure.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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With the estate now forced to juggle both its defense against the lawsuit and internal battles over mounting legal costs, the case underscores just how contentious Jackson’s legacy remains more than a decade after his passing.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The charming Town Hill Bed & Breakfast in Little Orleans features its own scenic overlook, appropriately named the Town Hill Overlook.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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While Dang’s Pilsen restaurant focuses solely on Vietnamese cooking, Crying Tiger features Southeast Asian dishes more broadly, with shareable plates like sugarcane beef wrapped in betel leaves, clay pot lobster pad Thai, and crispy prawn toast on Chinese donuts.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Heme iron is more bioavailable (easier to absorb) than nonheme, but combining them enhances the absorption, and both forms contribute to your daily intake, says Moon.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Since 2013, Romana has specialized in advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry that corrects or restores or enhances smiles.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The move underlines the growing appetite among institutional and retail investors for diversified crypto exposure.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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The writer’s stance underlines Ireland’s longstanding support of the Palestinian cause.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Yet Harjo deepens his conflict, between the personal and the communal, with every episode.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Toki Black keeps that Hakushu malt core and the Yamazaki sherry cask influence, but deepens the recipe.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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