Synonyms of emphasizing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlighting
• stressing
• featuring
• identifying
• punctuating
• accentuating
• focusing
• pointing (up)
• accenting
• illuminating
• foregrounding
• promoting
• pressing
• playing up
• bearing down on
• pinpointing
• publicizing
• making much of
• spotlighting
• advertising
• boosting
• plugging
• overplaying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizing
• playing down
• understating
• de-emphasizing
• toning (down)
• discounting
• underemphasizing
• disparaging
• belittling

2

as in reinforcing

to make more apparent

that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reinforcing
• deepening
• stressing
• underscoring
• enhancing
• underlining
• accentuating
• strengthening
• bringing out
• maximizing
• italicizing
• supplementing
• amplifying
• augmenting
• heightening
• enlarging
• boosting
• magnifying
• beefing (up)
• enlivening
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• minimizing
• de-emphasizing
• decreasing
• diminishing
• understating
• weakening
• lessening
• subduing
• toning (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emphasizing

On top of emphasizing a core value set aimed at bettering the working class, many DSA candidates tapped into voter frustrations with the larger political system. — Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

In his comeback bid, Brown is trying to chart his own course and steer clear of national politics, emphasizing his record of taking on corporate interests. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026

Often, Kitagawa’s cinematography embraces symmetry, emphasizing the clean geometric lines of Takeshi’s home, picking an object or person to place at the centre of the frame. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

If makeup artists keep emphasizing undertone, lip pigment and layering, the universal-nude marketing framing may give way to shade recommendations tied to specific undertones and finishes. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

That has happened in 11 of its last 40 reports, and AMD has had moves as large as 19% in its last four, emphasizing the importance of capping the risk with the long wings. — Julia Spina, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Along with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), UConn Basketball will dedicate a game to raising awareness for mental health and emphasizing the importance of mental well-being. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Much like Tesla, the company is emphasizing that drivers remain responsible for the vehicle even while using the partially autonomous system in urban environments. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026

In January 2024, the NTSB published a safety alert emphasizing the risks of in-flight icing conditions, which can cause pilots to lose control. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026