Synonyms of emphasizing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlighting
• stressing
• featuring
• identifying
• punctuating
• accentuating
• focusing
• pointing (up)
• accenting
• illuminating
• foregrounding
• promoting
• pressing
• playing up
• bearing down on
• pinpointing
• publicizing
• making much of
• spotlighting
• advertising
• boosting
• plugging
• overplaying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizing
• playing down
• understating
• de-emphasizing
• toning (down)
• discounting
• underemphasizing
• disparaging
• belittling

2

as in reinforcing

to make more apparent

that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reinforcing
• deepening
• stressing
• underscoring
• enhancing
• underlining
• accentuating
• strengthening
• bringing out
• maximizing
• italicizing
• supplementing
• amplifying
• augmenting
• heightening
• enlarging
• boosting
• magnifying
• beefing (up)
• enlivening
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• minimizing
• de-emphasizing
• decreasing
• diminishing
• understating
• weakening
• lessening
• subduing
• toning (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emphasizing

Cox takes the opposite approach, emphasizing the characters and their relationships over the robbery itself. — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026

Although its location and size have changed over the decades, organizers have continued emphasizing cultural dance, music and food. — Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Throughout the conflict, India has sought to position itself as a voice for dialogue while avoiding taking sides, emphasizing themes of resilience, sustainability, cooperation and innovation. — Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Apple is also focusing on Siri’s new AI capabilities with the new phones, emphasizing privacy and security to stand apart from rivals who are further along in incorporating AI. — Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Perhaps as a response to those comments, Styles’ camp seems determined to emphasizing transparency about pricing, and to point out how economical tickets may be compared to other arena or stadium tours. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Earlier this year, Apple unveiled artificial intelligence advances, including upgrades to its Siri assistant, emphasizing a focus on privacy and day-to-day use as the company tries to catch up with rivals on AI. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

As the search for Diana and Perez continues, the DA’s office and the sheriff’s office are emphasizing the urgency of finding the child safely. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

The film aims to reclaim its throne in the genre — emphasizing reboots and remakes — but doesn’t quite make the cut. — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026