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
Bears coach Ben Johnson has identified problems with his team’s tackling in space while also emphasizing the need for technique improvement in shedding blocks.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Al Sanchez of Laborers Local 89 spoke in strong support, emphasizing the project’s regulatory review and local job benefits under a Project Labor Agreement.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill addressed the media following the capture, emphasizing the danger Groves posed to the public.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The film highlights mundane details of camaraderie behind the scenes of every fight, emphasizing the bonds between the fighters, who would often root for one another after their bouts were over.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Attendees can also expect a reprise of a theme the company has been emphasizing for months now, a string of live events of interest to buyers stretching out far more than a single year, which is usually the horizon of an annual upfront.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
TikTok has run a campaign emphasizing the large amount of content made by and for teens that was educational.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Now though, Hamlin has ridiculed Bianchi for his comments, emphasizing that Gordon wasn't dominating road courses like SVG.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
However, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence downplayed the shift in the latest assessment, emphasizing at the time that the overall conclusions had not changed.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Al Sanchez of Laborers Local 89 spoke in strong support, emphasizing the project’s regulatory review and local job benefits under a Project Labor Agreement.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill addressed the media following the capture, emphasizing the danger Groves posed to the public.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The film highlights mundane details of camaraderie behind the scenes of every fight, emphasizing the bonds between the fighters, who would often root for one another after their bouts were over.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Attendees can also expect a reprise of a theme the company has been emphasizing for months now, a string of live events of interest to buyers stretching out far more than a single year, which is usually the horizon of an annual upfront.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
TikTok has run a campaign emphasizing the large amount of content made by and for teens that was educational.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Now though, Hamlin has ridiculed Bianchi for his comments, emphasizing that Gordon wasn't dominating road courses like SVG.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
However, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence downplayed the shift in the latest assessment, emphasizing at the time that the overall conclusions had not changed.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
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The new label and branding come as the organization releases its 2024-2025 annual report, highlighting more than 15 years of work to drive environmental, social and economic improvements in cotton farming.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Recent polling has intensified this scrutiny, highlighting both broader partisan trends and the impact of local controversies.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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It is rooted in the achievements of Abu Dhabi Art and will carry them onto the global stage, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a cultural capital while offering Frieze a unique gateway to the region.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Oct. 2025
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This war has shown the world once again that violence only breeds more violence, and the task before the international community is no longer to imagine peace, but to begin the hard work of reinforcing it.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for him, the team denied any interference, stressing that any differences would be resolved within the team after the race.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s no need to invest in something bigger than your budget allows, so being as upfront as possible will save you from stressing later.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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While federal officials maintain that only criminals are being targeted, local advocates and community leaders say lawful residents and families with pending cases have also been detained, deepening fears that the crackdown is casting too wide a net and eroding public trust.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Qatar is deepening its presence in Egypt after more than a decade of strained ties.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Crowd favorites include the bread basket featuring garlic naan, chicken curry and paneer dishes.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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This year’s fair was the most vibrant yet, featuring 23 host countries and participation from more than 75 students and their families.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere, the exhibit brings together 1,200 works of sculptural furniture, precious jewelry, art objects, drawings, posters and fashion pieces, underscoring the richness, elegance and contradictions of a movement that continues to resonate today.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu publicly implied for the first time Friday that not all of the deceased hostages held captive in Gaza will return, underscoring previous assessments that Hamas may not be able to find and return all of their remains.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These appointments reflect WestEnd’s ambition for the future, the company said, with a specific focus on enhancing the company’s position in the international television market and expanding its presence in North America, with Braverman based in New York City.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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This style’s romantic sleeves create a balanced look by enhancing the shoulders.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The strikes and regional dynamics have left Iran weakened and more isolated, underlining the limits of its influence in the Middle East.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The number of homes approved under the Complete Communities incentive — which lets developers build many more units than the underlining zoning would otherwise allow — has skyrocketed from 170 in 2022 to 1,131 in 2023 and to 1,917 in 2024.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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