EMPHASIZING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

emphasizing

verb

present participle of emphasize

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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as in reinforcing

to make more apparent that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

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Recent Examples of emphasizing Geoff warns Ilya to moderate his projections, emphasizing the need for safeguards, but the idealistic Russian is swept up in the vast potential of AI — to solve the climate crisis, cure cancer, even save humanity from itself. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, a strappy sandal style was elevated by the sculptural wedge heel, emphasizing the comeback of the historic footwear style which has most recently gained steam as part of the ’90s and aughts fashion nostalgia wave. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 At the same time, emphasizing what can and cannot be composted, and how to do it correctly — such as removing produce stickers before putting a peel in the bucket — is key to its success, too. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 Hayes praised the head coach for his openness on the topic, emphasizing the significance of using his platform. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Vasquez said his office would seek to move the case from juvenile court to adult court, emphasizing the safety of the students and staff. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments reflect a diverse range of perspectives on retirement, with many emphasizing the financial challenges and the need for careful planning. — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026 Scout is partnering with technical colleges, emphasizing sustainable careers over gig work by offering high salaries, comprehensive medical care and planned on-site childcare, Keogh said. — Chase Jordan october 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 The Hearst newspaper chain’s first profile of Hitler made no explicit mention of antisemitism, emphasizing instead his hatred of the Bolsheviks. — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

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Verb

An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments on the article largely focus on the Harp family's upbringing and its impact on their lives, particularly highlighting issues with homeschooling and religious indoctrination.

— Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlighting

Verb

That means knowing which sources carry weight with language models, which narratives are worth reinforcing and what is costing you citations.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
There is also evidence of second-round effects from energy costs, reinforcing the risk that inflation is becoming entrenched, BofA said.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinforcing

Verb

Balakrishnan, however, cautioned against viewing the issue simply through the lens of who buys the oil, stressing the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation through international waterways.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Iranian nuclear enrichment has been a key issue for the White House, with the president and other top officials stressing that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon as a core objective of the war.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stressing

Verb

Poor provenance leads to weak training assumptions, brittle behavior, eroded trust, more friction and slower deployment, with each turn deepening the problem rather than correcting it.

— Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Washington must avoid worsening its own demographic problems through the kind of self-defeating policies that are deepening China’s struggle.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of deepening

Verb

Airy styles were trending during the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week, featuring the likes of Zendaya and Jennifer Lawrence, among others, opting for delicate fabrics, designs and soft colorways.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
On view are copies of a mass-market 1977 book featuring the Renaissance master’s anatomical drawings; Basquiat owned a copy, a fount of inspiration for him.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of featuring

Verb

When the all-girls boarding school for young witches first appeared on the show, the historic Buckner Mansion in New Orleans was used for exterior shots, underscoring Coven’s spooky Southern Gothic aesthetic.

— Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
For comparison, Ross Stores shares are off about 4% since the day before TJX's August earnings report, underscoring the tough tape for retailers.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of underscoring

Verb

There could be uses in agriculture as well, for selectively enhancing edible parts of plants, Theriot said.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Sisters Beste and Merve Manastır are enhancing their brand’s refined minimalism through an increasing attention to materials, craftsmanship and details such as more elevated hardware and stitching.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhancing

Verb

And her Instagram post announcing the song featured exactly 12 exclamation points, possibly underlining its connection to her 12th album.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Rather than simply presenting us with the unequal gender dynamics of the times, Biller’s dialogue can’t help but wink at the audience, underlining every moment of misogyny just in case viewers weren’t smart enough to get it themselves.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

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