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 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 Both iRacing President Tony Gardner and IndyCar CMO Alex Damron expressed excitement, emphasizing the game's potential to bring the sport to a new generation of fans and deliver a truly special chapter in racing simulation. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Advertisement The first inkling of recalibration came when tech bros suddenly started emphasizing the importance of taste. — Miranda Shanahan, Time, 10 July 2026 Obesity is clearly multifactorial, and emphasizing biology spotlights biological solutions, which biases our selection of choices related to our health. — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026 The question definitively answered here is whether more schools should be emphasizing project learning over rote memorization and teaching to the test. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Tennessee Senate Democratic Leader Raumesh Akbari and Chairwoman London Lamar, both of Memphis, issued joint statement expressing their sympathy and emphasizing the need for transparency during the investigation. — Travis Loller, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing

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For instance, Airbus alone ended 2025 with a backlog of 8,754 commercial aircraft, highlighting just how far demand has outpaced production capacity.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Following meetings with management, RBC Capital analyst Gregory Pardy reaffirmed a buy rating on Ovintiv stock with a price target of $70, highlighting that the stock is on RBC's Global Energy Best Ideas List.

— Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of highlighting

Verb

Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Satellite imagery examined in recent years has shown Iran reinforcing sensitive underground sites and constructing additional physical protection around entrances and structures.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of reinforcing

Verb

No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness.

— Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Le Pen’s public positioning and rhetoric were conscious of the dynamic with Bardella, repeatedly stressing how close and loyal the two were.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026

Definition of stressing

Verb

Shein will publicly list in Hong Kong after finally receiving Beijing’s approval, deepening its Chinese roots following global setbacks.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Yet the company’s shares in Seoul fell more than 12% on Monday, deepening a slide that began in late June.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of deepening

Verb

Rooms The rooms vary in size and decor, but each one is true to the property's aesthetic, featuring pretty pastels, sumptuous bedding, soaring ceilings, and sparkling chandeliers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Variety is bringing its acclaimed Sports & Entertainment franchise to New York City in its first-ever interview studio featuring conversations with the voices shaping the future of the sports and entertainment business on July 16.

— William Earl, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of featuring

Verb

Barring its creation, the tapestry, which narrates a moment in English history that forever changed the country’s language, culture, and legal system, had not been back in the UK until this month, underscoring the historic nature of the loan.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Every House Republican voted against Massie’s amendment, while Democrats split nearly evenly on the measure, underscoring the widening partisan divide over Israel.

— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

Definition of underscoring

Verb

To build trust and integrate with international markets, Central Asian governments and banks are proactively enhancing compliance standards, often exceeding local regulations, to ensure transparent and secure financial transactions.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Sarandos said many of the shows have used AI tools for pre-vis, VFX, set references, and post-production, but also in the case of things like enhancing crowd shots or historical battle scenes.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 16 July 2026

Definition of enhancing

Verb

The bonfires are the centerpiece of the loyalist calendar, underlining an identity built on being British.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
All of those firms have more than $10 billion of assets under management Gebendorfer says, underlining the firm’s determination to work with large and complex private markets operators.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of underlining

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