emphasizing

verb

present participle of emphasize
1
as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories

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2
as in reinforcing
to make more apparent that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

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Recent Examples of emphasizing Some brands are incorporating ingredients marketed to support cognition, gut health, or recovery, while others are emphasizing simpler ingredient lists or organic sourcing. — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Through different bodies, through different personalities, the tournament kept emphasizing the same point. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Trump weaponized that hostility, emphasizing a narrative of Maduro flooding American streets with fentanyl and mentally ill criminals. — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026 Customers can rest assured that Chick-fil-A remains highly rated, despite its rivals gaining ground by emphasizing freshness, variety and value. — Staff Reports, USA Today, 20 July 2026 For his part, Burnham has view to be a pro-business leader, while emphasizing small local businesses over large firms. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 July 2026 Floral appliqués came in the form of a rosette at the hip, where gathered fabric created a thigh-high slit with cascading florals further emphasizing the asymmetric element. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Some platforms respond to that demand by emphasizing volume, including larger caseloads, shorter-term care, and faster discharge. — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The sheriff has said his office welcomes the family’s independent efforts, emphasizing that both sides want the same outcome. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
  1. highlighting
  2. reinforcing
  3. stressing
  4. deepening
  5. featuring
  6. underscoring
  7. enhancing
  8. underlining
Verb
  • Despite falling just short in the final, Argentina come in third at 11 percent, highlighting how highly they are still regarded heading into the next four-year cycle.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the World Cup’s first-ever official halftime show was co-headlined by BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira, highlighting the competition’s mostly American backdrop and its international scope.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 19 July 2026
Definition of highlighting
Verb
  • By asking a federal court to extend one of international law’s strongest protections to Rodríguez, the administration is reinforcing a policy shift that began with its recognition of her government in March.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Trump won the state back in 2024, reinforcing Arizona's status as one of the nation's premier swing states.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 July 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • Others, however, are sounding more pessimistic in their tone and stressing defensive positioning.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Climate change exacerbates these challenges, increasing electricity demand for cooling while simultaneously stressing the entire energy grid.
    — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of stressing
Verb
  • The corruption allegations and deepening political crisis in Puerto Rico have caught the attention of some federal legislators, who questioned whether federal funds are being appropriately used.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Instead of closing the door on his dream, Nolan pivoted to studying English literature at University College London, a decision he has since been credited with strengthening his screenwriting and deepening his understanding of language and metaphor.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of deepening
Verb
  • Dozens of posters and historical photos featuring Vaudeville performers set the scene.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Rather than a concert, Benton envisioned the evening as a community dance party featuring four veteran Kansas City DJs spinning classic funk, R&B and early hip-hop.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of featuring
Verb
  • Since the campaign went off the air last year, calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW have already dropped significantly, underscoring the vital role these public education efforts play.
    — Candace McKnight, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
  • The milestone comes with more than five months still remaining in the year, underscoring the scale of the resurgence.
    — Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Definition of underscoring
Verb
  • For a natural, lash-enhancing effect, Briceno suggests pressing the pencil directly into the roots of your lashes rather than drawing a thick line above them.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • Martin explains that the ideal base for wedding makeup is calm, moisturized, and firm skin; that way, the makeup artist can focus more on enhancing your natural glow rather than concealing or correcting.
    — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of enhancing
Verb
  • The bonfires are the centerpiece of the loyalist calendar, underlining an identity built on being British.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • All of those firms have more than $10 billion of assets under management Gebendorfer says, underlining the firm’s determination to work with large and complex private markets operators.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of underlining

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