1
as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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Relevance
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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
Middlebrooks echoed those concerns, emphasizing the importance of the services provided by the health system.
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Da Lin, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Experts say there is no clear pattern behind recent shark encounters, emphasizing that the ocean is a dynamic environment where humans enter the natural habitat of marine predators.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In high school, Estrada loved wrestling, which has similarities to the martial arts, emphasizing control, strength and respect.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
State officials continue to urge vaccination, emphasizing it as the most effective protection.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The anniversary event reflected both celebration and raw emotion, emphasizing that the synagogue’s strength comes from its people, not its physical structure.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
In a statement Tuesday marking the anniversary, Mayor Karen Bass said the city would honor the 12 lives lost and acknowledged ongoing trauma, insurance disputes and delays facing residents, while emphasizing resilience and long-term recovery.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite spending heavily to restore the mansion, Bloomberg chose to live in his Upper East Side townhouse, emphasizing the mansion’s role as a venue for municipal events, meetings with foreign dignitaries, and public tours rather than as a personal residence.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Both ran moderate campaigns, emphasizing issues like cost of living, health care and crime prevention.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Da Lin, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Experts say there is no clear pattern behind recent shark encounters, emphasizing that the ocean is a dynamic environment where humans enter the natural habitat of marine predators.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In high school, Estrada loved wrestling, which has similarities to the martial arts, emphasizing control, strength and respect.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
State officials continue to urge vaccination, emphasizing it as the most effective protection.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The anniversary event reflected both celebration and raw emotion, emphasizing that the synagogue’s strength comes from its people, not its physical structure.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
In a statement Tuesday marking the anniversary, Mayor Karen Bass said the city would honor the 12 lives lost and acknowledged ongoing trauma, insurance disputes and delays facing residents, while emphasizing resilience and long-term recovery.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite spending heavily to restore the mansion, Bloomberg chose to live in his Upper East Side townhouse, emphasizing the mansion’s role as a venue for municipal events, meetings with foreign dignitaries, and public tours rather than as a personal residence.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Both ran moderate campaigns, emphasizing issues like cost of living, health care and crime prevention.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
Verb
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Several new state laws affecting education take effect this month, highlighting the rights of immigrant students and the growth of artificial intelligence in schools.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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This feature from the South Florida Sun Sentinel is part of a series of stories highlighting concerns in Palm Beach County’s Agricultural Reserve, a region where there’s long-standing debate over land preservation and growth.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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From that vantage point, the economy appears to move past each disruption in turn, reinforcing the idea that these are temporary events.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The projects are expected to provide thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of long-term operational jobs while reinforcing the American nuclear supply chain.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Rising temperatures increase evaporation, further stressing a watershed already under pressure from growth and development.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans just dropped, and there’s one particular nugget in the mix that’s already stressing me out as a mom of four young kids.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2026
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But there were bright spots, too, including awe-inspiring concerts; trips to different cities and countries; and deepening friendships over card games, meals and dancing until the wee hours.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Anjula Acharia is deepening her partnership with Warner Music Group, launching a new management entity under the 5 Junction umbrella less than a year after establishing the label.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Squeeze Burger plans to continue making their burgers, featuring their signature crispy cheese skirt, out of a food truck.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cookies are similar to my own mom’s recipe, featuring maraschino cherries in both the cookie dough and pink glaze, but with the addition of almond extract.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On the anniversary of the fire, residents marked the moment with protests and memorials, underscoring lingering anger and frustration.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even after 500 charge–discharge cycles at −30 °C, the rod-like crystals remained crack-free, underscoring the mechanical resilience imparted by crystallographic engineering.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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While achieving a rugged look, the fiber retains the signature softness and high moisture-regulating properties characteristic of TENCEL™ Lyocell, enhancing wearer comfort.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The injured and missing came from all corners of Europe and as far afield as Australia, underlining the international appeal of the picturesque resort with panoramic views of the Alps.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 Jan. 2026
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In their joint statement, the ministers agreed on the return of people displaced from affected border areas, while also underlining that neither side would use any force against civilians.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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