1
as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in reinforcing
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of emphasizing
But even some online sports wagering platforms are open to users starting at 18, including Fliff, which doesn’t require users to pay to participate, emphasizing the entertainment value instead.
—
Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 28 May 2026
But even some online sports wagering platforms are open to users starting at 18, including Fliff, which doesn't require users to pay to participate, emphasizing the entertainment value instead.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Elsewhere at the event, Foster indirectly referenced the situation involving Jackman’s ex-wife, emphasizing the importance of women supporting one another.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
Antler erases this stereotype once and for all by emphasizing all things artisanal, warmth-exuding, and high-texture with its summer launch.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Around the time of the sale, Guida’s put out a promotional video emphasizing a history of employee loyalty.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
In 2025, the company underwent a rebrand emphasizing broader wellness and mainstream appeal.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Falcons are emphasizing health and recovery for Penix, who’s making good strides.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Arisco says that making Maxine American is another way the play is more contemporary, emphasizing a connection between the United States and England.
—Amy Reyes
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 28 May 2026
But even some online sports wagering platforms are open to users starting at 18, including Fliff, which doesn't require users to pay to participate, emphasizing the entertainment value instead.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Elsewhere at the event, Foster indirectly referenced the situation involving Jackman’s ex-wife, emphasizing the importance of women supporting one another.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
Antler erases this stereotype once and for all by emphasizing all things artisanal, warmth-exuding, and high-texture with its summer launch.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Around the time of the sale, Guida’s put out a promotional video emphasizing a history of employee loyalty.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
In 2025, the company underwent a rebrand emphasizing broader wellness and mainstream appeal.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Falcons are emphasizing health and recovery for Penix, who’s making good strides.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Arisco says that making Maxine American is another way the play is more contemporary, emphasizing a connection between the United States and England.
—Amy Reyes
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
Verb
-
At that point, the Barca Foundation’s video cuts to a black screen, highlighting the joint venture with Gran Tierra.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
-
The rotating menu draws heavily from seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, with each dish highlighting the natural overlap between Indian and Mexican cuisines.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
Now owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, the business has increasingly leaned into beauty-box culture as a way of competing with younger, digitally native beauty retailers while reinforcing authority in skincare and wellness.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
-
For NeuroMD Medical Technologies, this means continuing to invest in research, refining its product offering, and reinforcing its position within a competitive landscape.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
That proved unfeasible, with FIFA at the time stressing the fixtures would go ahead as originally announced in December.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
-
Tiffany Acosta Forget stressing over expensive flights or fancy resorts.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
The move underscores divisions within the electronics behemoth over a deepening gap in compensation between different business divisions.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
-
But even that comic tension threatens to rip as the painfully thin story repeatedly circles the same disputes without deepening them.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
-
The lightweight formula combines hyaluronic acid to quench thirsty skin, niacinamide to smooth and brighten, and the brand’s signature herbal blend—featuring ingredients like oat, calendula, and chickweed—to keep skin feeling fresh and comfortably hydrated.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
The shift has also reshaped many organizations’ structures, with 47% of CISOs now reporting directly to their CEO, underscoring the emphasis on cybersecurity as a top priority, according to research by IBM.—
Aslesha Mehta,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
-
Healey was urging the council to approve DeMore, underscoring both his prosecutorial experience along with his current work as a victim’s advocate, saying the Parole Board is in need of a new member with this background.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
Due to its modular architecture it can be integrated with other rocket motors for enhancing range and maneuverability against sub-sonic and supersonic threats.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
-
Finishes play a key role in enhancing fabrics with density.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
Reuters additionally reported that Bohai oilfield’s cumulative oil and gas equivalent output has now exceeded 40 million metric tonnes, underlining its growing importance within China’s domestic energy system.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
-
This is very far from the truth, as Alamo coaxes Maddy into a deeply uncomfortable conversation in his hot tub, underlining the uneven power dynamic.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
