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
Arisco says that making Maxine American is another way the play is more contemporary, emphasizing a connection between the United States and England.
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Amy Reyes
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Weiner compared it to other iconic wedding in history like Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s wedding, emphasizing the importance of capturing the romance and secrecy of the ceremony.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 13 May 2026
Instead of emphasizing a single feature, the design supports a stable sleep experience.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The country’s approach blends medical-grade skincare with lifestyle wellness rather than emphasizing surgical procedures.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Accents of lilacs and some speckled greens were featured behind the appliqué too, emphasizing the whimsy of Klum’s attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Companies like Amazon, Meta, Oracle and Block have announced rounds of job cuts, with some emphasizing AI's role in automating work and boosting productivity with lower headcounts.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 May 2026
On Friday, the city of Fairway sent an email to residents emphasizing details of the arrangement.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Collins says the tremor does not interfere with her work, emphasizing her consistent voting record and active role leading Senate budget negotiations.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Amy Reyes
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Weiner compared it to other iconic wedding in history like Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s wedding, emphasizing the importance of capturing the romance and secrecy of the ceremony.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 13 May 2026
Instead of emphasizing a single feature, the design supports a stable sleep experience.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The country’s approach blends medical-grade skincare with lifestyle wellness rather than emphasizing surgical procedures.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Accents of lilacs and some speckled greens were featured behind the appliqué too, emphasizing the whimsy of Klum’s attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Companies like Amazon, Meta, Oracle and Block have announced rounds of job cuts, with some emphasizing AI's role in automating work and boosting productivity with lower headcounts.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 May 2026
On Friday, the city of Fairway sent an email to residents emphasizing details of the arrangement.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Collins says the tremor does not interfere with her work, emphasizing her consistent voting record and active role leading Senate budget negotiations.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
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Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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And people shouldn’t bash him for highlighting a California culinary institution that’s one of the better legacy fast food chains out there, even though the Barstow Taco is, well, whatever.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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In addiction treatment, encouraging emotional attachment to an algorithm risks reinforcing the very patterns of avoidance and substitution that sustain addiction.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Measures seen as defensive in Tokyo or Manila are invariably interpreted in Beijing as offensive—reinforcing, rather than easing, cycles of suspicion.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Berger also warned against attempts by Israelis to deceive foreign agents, stressing that any contact is a serious offense.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Spain’s head of emergency services sought to assauge these fears by stressing all the individuals onboard are currently asymptomatic.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Tensions around this trade are deepening – playing out against a backdrop in which Beijing seeks stability in its relationship with the US, but also holds close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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While one-person shows are often built to showcase an actor’s shape-shifting skills, Lowe’s script, Meltzer’s direction and Rosenberg’s performance use the many supporting characters as a means of deepening Moses’ story.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Trump’s meetings with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, began at the Great Hall of the People moments after a welcome ceremony that seemed to impress the president, featuring a Chinese military honor guard and a greeting from excited schoolchildren.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Read Variety‘s cover story about the long road to Season 50 — featuring interviews with players and producers from the past and present — here.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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López’s killing drew international outrage from the Biden administration, Pope Francis and the United Nations, underscoring the deadly risks faced by environmental defenders in Latin America, where 82% of activist murders occurred in 2024.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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According to a CyberMedia Research survey, 89% of smartphone buyers consider camera performance a top factor when choosing their next device, underscoring how central photography has become to modern smartphone use.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The ceiling is also covered with fabric, adding more opulence and enhancing live acoustics for performances in the entertainment space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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In all, 204 projects were submitted to Films to Come and 86 to Last Push, underlining the event’s growing pull beyond Spain.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Eze’s goal was their third short corner within the first 10 minutes of the match, and their final total of four for the day was more than in any other game this season, underlining their commitment to this set-piece variation.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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