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

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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 Some brands are incorporating ingredients marketed to support cognition, gut health, or recovery, while others are emphasizing simpler ingredient lists or organic sourcing. — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Through different bodies, through different personalities, the tournament kept emphasizing the same point. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Trump weaponized that hostility, emphasizing a narrative of Maduro flooding American streets with fentanyl and mentally ill criminals. — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026 Customers can rest assured that Chick-fil-A remains highly rated, despite its rivals gaining ground by emphasizing freshness, variety and value. — Staff Reports, USA Today, 20 July 2026 For his part, Burnham has view to be a pro-business leader, while emphasizing small local businesses over large firms. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 July 2026 Floral appliqués came in the form of a rosette at the hip, where gathered fabric created a thigh-high slit with cascading florals further emphasizing the asymmetric element. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Some platforms respond to that demand by emphasizing volume, including larger caseloads, shorter-term care, and faster discharge. — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The sheriff has said his office welcomes the family’s independent efforts, emphasizing that both sides want the same outcome. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
  1. highlighting
  2. reinforcing
  3. stressing
  4. deepening
  5. featuring
  6. underscoring
  7. enhancing
  8. underlining
Verb
  • Here is a roundup of the candidates, highlighting their background, experience and the issues each have said are central to their campaign.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Digging into these details, highlighting the good as well as the bad, will be a critical part to getting back on track for Sassnitz in Germany next month.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of highlighting
Verb
  • Notably, American family offices themselves actually increased home-country allocation from 86% to 88%, reinforcing Patterson’s diversification framing over one of outright flight.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Rather than concentrating education at a single point in time, scaffolding supports individuals through a sequence of decisions, building understanding gradually and reinforcing it in context.
    — Debby Moorman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • The move highlights a broader shift in the private equity industry's pitch, from emphasizing superior returns to stressing scarcity.
    — Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Andrés Chait delivers a calm first ‘state of the district’ address, stressing stability and community as the district faces financial crisis.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of stressing
Verb
  • The corruption allegations and deepening political crisis in Puerto Rico have caught the attention of some federal legislators, who questioned whether federal funds are being appropriately used.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Instead of closing the door on his dream, Nolan pivoted to studying English literature at University College London, a decision he has since been credited with strengthening his screenwriting and deepening his understanding of language and metaphor.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of deepening
Verb
  • As of Wednesday, July 29, seasonal options included lemonade sorbet, pina colada ice cream and Field of Dreams ice cream, featuring beer, butterscotch and peanuts.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • The resulting, room-sized artwork engulfed visitors in a swirling fantasia featuring bouncing balls, morphing nets and slow-motion action shots of Messi.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026
Definition of featuring
Verb
  • Houston is 36-27 in those games and 20-28 in all the others, underscoring what Peña’s mere presence means to a team without much depth behind him.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Her work often integrates the modes of perception, underscoring the ephemerality of experience in the hosting venues of her exhibitions.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
Definition of underscoring
Verb
  • These policies are increasingly important for enhancing older workers’ employability as AI and technological change reshape jobs and skill requirements.
    — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • The architecture is intended to reduce construction complexity while enhancing operational safety.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of enhancing
Verb
  • As energy continually ramps upward, the score by Maxim Lany and Jonas Nuttin moves from ominous horns to pulsing electronica, with some neat incorporation of prayer-call-like motifs underlining the hero’s Muslim faith.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • His high volume of clearances, as well as underlining his defensive work rate, and low ball retention percentile above, speak to a player who can improve at helping to build attacks patiently.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of underlining

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