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
Set during the Yongle Era, Xixi said that Blade of Vengeance would break from the norm and the in-world drama would focus on realism and logic rather than fantastical feats, with the production emphasizing the real location shooting and hard-hitting action.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
In every stop on Saturday, Ciattarelli makes a point of emphasizing how his Jersey roots go deeper than his opponent’s.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The organization also sent a statement to The Star emphasizing their pledge to be an accepting environment for all fans.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican known for emphasizing public safety and fiscal restraint, made the pledge to appeal to New York City residents who may consider relocating to Long Island if the Democratic frontrunner takes City Hall, Blakeman's spokesman told the New York Post.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Each team receives the same script and production timeline, ensuring a level playing field and emphasizing storytelling, choreography, and cinematic execution.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The statement conveyed a message of resilience and optimism, emphasizing the family's faith and Mike Rotunda's own determination.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Another person echoed that sentiment, emphasizing that guests should respect the hosts’ efforts.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Brand them for experience, emphasizing aroma and taste, not just potency.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
In every stop on Saturday, Ciattarelli makes a point of emphasizing how his Jersey roots go deeper than his opponent’s.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The organization also sent a statement to The Star emphasizing their pledge to be an accepting environment for all fans.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican known for emphasizing public safety and fiscal restraint, made the pledge to appeal to New York City residents who may consider relocating to Long Island if the Democratic frontrunner takes City Hall, Blakeman's spokesman told the New York Post.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Each team receives the same script and production timeline, ensuring a level playing field and emphasizing storytelling, choreography, and cinematic execution.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The statement conveyed a message of resilience and optimism, emphasizing the family's faith and Mike Rotunda's own determination.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Another person echoed that sentiment, emphasizing that guests should respect the hosts’ efforts.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Brand them for experience, emphasizing aroma and taste, not just potency.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
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Because artistic directors are crucial to the flourishing of any fashion house, Dreyfus’ latest also devotes space to highlighting the contributions of Louis Vuitton’s most fearless leaders — who were able to propel the label into the present day while keeping a firm grasp on its inimitable legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sustainability was a running theme in many of the night’s biggest speeches, with honorees Brandon Sorbom and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson highlighting innovations in clean energy and the urgent need for climate action.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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His campaign has drawn high-profile endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders, reinforcing his status as the left’s standard-bearer in the race.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The images are complemented by a throwback-style video recorded with early 2000s camcorder technology, reinforcing Re/Done’s typical affinity for vintage visuals.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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But let’s be honest—no one wins when the family feuds (word to JAY Z) or when everyone’s secretly stressing about money.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the news conference before the vote, legislative Republicans said that men's correctional facilities are at 134% of capacity, while women's are at 169% of capacity, which is stressing the system.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Amazon is the latest big company to announce layoffs, deepening concerns ahead of the Fed’s meeting this week that the labor market is weakening.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Their audiences vary dramatically, but there is unquestionably a gap deepening in real time.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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The wide-leg pleated pants are paired with a knit vest top featuring a flattering split hem.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Those videos included some featuring baby and adolescent monkeys whose genitalia were burned and cut off.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sherrill’s Narrow Lead Holds Across Most Polls Across 10 surveys conducted from late September to mid-October, Sherrill’s lead ranges from one to eight points, underscoring a competitive contest.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Proudfoot and his team, including Kris Bowers, pull all the right (if predictable) emotional strings, underscoring Hesse’s memories with majestic orchestral music fit for an Old Hollywood epic.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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These vision-enhancing tools were only available at great cost, and thus only the upper echelon of society’s members was able to access them.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Taiwan, too, should keep enhancing its civil and military defenses while restraining its assertions of sovereignty in cross-strait affairs.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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After winning the pension concession, the Socialists on Wednesday set their sights on including a tax on billionaires in the 2026 budget, underlining just how weak Lecornu’s hand is in the negotiations.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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Executives from global fashion houses also attended, underlining the brand’s growing resonance in the international luxury landscape.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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