1
as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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as in reinforcing
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasizing
An evening revue of wild, uncouth performance art by local artists, emphasizing work that is often discouraged elsewhere.
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Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
To that end, Murphy invoked Rule 38 while emphasizing that she was offended by Durkan’s remark about her lack of preparation for the meeting.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The department is emphasizing a financial model that prioritizes private and state capital.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead, my focus lies on emphasizing the artwork itself, aiming to develop a visual language that bridges Baroque aesthetics with contemporary art.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
As protests continue, school districts are emphasizing safety, instruction, and adherence to student codes of conduct.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Still, Jordan sidestepped the idea that customers could be turned off by the raft of higher fees and fares, instead emphasizing that the discount airline was offering more options.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
Now, Powell will have to shift from a dispute with the White House to emphasizing that the Fed’s decisions around interest rates are driven by economic concerns, not politics.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
The development is part of the organization’s Reimagine project — a yearslong site renovation aimed at making the Tar Pits more accessible, and emphasizing their function as the only active paleontological research hub located in a major urban area.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
To that end, Murphy invoked Rule 38 while emphasizing that she was offended by Durkan’s remark about her lack of preparation for the meeting.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The department is emphasizing a financial model that prioritizes private and state capital.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead, my focus lies on emphasizing the artwork itself, aiming to develop a visual language that bridges Baroque aesthetics with contemporary art.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
As protests continue, school districts are emphasizing safety, instruction, and adherence to student codes of conduct.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Still, Jordan sidestepped the idea that customers could be turned off by the raft of higher fees and fares, instead emphasizing that the discount airline was offering more options.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
Now, Powell will have to shift from a dispute with the White House to emphasizing that the Fed’s decisions around interest rates are driven by economic concerns, not politics.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
The development is part of the organization’s Reimagine project — a yearslong site renovation aimed at making the Tar Pits more accessible, and emphasizing their function as the only active paleontological research hub located in a major urban area.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
Verb
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Fowlescombe is all about highlighting local talent.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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At trial, Smock presents a CT scan highlighting Kevin's injuries, the multiple fractures to his head.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Morrison pointed out, representations and practices can be mutually reinforcing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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By Saturday, a reinforcing shot of arctic air will sweep across Texas from northeast to southwest.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The changes are affecting routes to Israel, parts of the GCC, and Jordan, with airlines stressing that the measures are precautionary and subject to constant operational review.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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In both instances, Copenhagen and the Greenlandic government in its capital Nuuk responded by expressing openness to further collaboration, stressing the importance of sovereignty and dispatching a high-level delegation for talks in Washington.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The one-day workshop brings together Phambassadors for speaker sessions, storytelling workshops and community-building — all in the name of deepening the Philly love.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Born Again is a worthy follow-up to its original series, deepening its themes of corruption and justice with Cox and D'Onofrio continuing to deliver committed performances.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Curated by Arens and featuring poster art of Grammy winners, the exhibition is set to open Friday, two days before the 2026 Grammys descend on the city, and just in time to welcome plenty of visiting celebrity faces to the gallery’s third-ever event.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nonetheless, Madonna added another slide featuring the cover of Styles’ upcoming album Kiss All the Time.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2026
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The agenda spans trade, investment and national security, underscoring the breadth and sensitivity of the talks.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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The event will have significantly more star power than a typical Treasury Department rollout, underscoring how the department wants to draw attention to the accounts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The mainframe cycle is enhancing infrastructure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The drones can help save time and money while enhancing situational awareness and providing higher-quality data that can be integrated into digital environments, the press release said.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The lesson is worth underlining.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Another 80 homes of Friday prayer leaders — an important position within Iran’s theocracy — were also damaged, likely underlining the anger demonstrators felt toward symbols of the government.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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