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

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

Four 19th-century English vitrines each showcased a different story from the new collection, emphasizing Italian craft through materials, colors and techniques — and the unique interpretations of the Mosaico. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Some proponents contend that emphasizing existential threats from a hypothetical future superintelligence can serve as a distraction from the more immediate harms and accountability issues surrounding AI today. — Katie McQue, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

In pivoting to general election voters in recent weeks, Donalds has been more heavily emphasizing his policy proposals. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2026

Zimbabwe is among several African nations resisting Washington’s push to replace broad health assistance with country-by-country agreements emphasizing domestic financing and reduced donor dependence. — Farai Mutsaka, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Students are tailoring resumes to specific job descriptions, emphasizing relevant skills and using language that aligns with the position. — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

But backers of the tax credits are trying to highlight broad support across the industry and across party lines, while emphasizing the benefits to below-the-line crew members. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

The relatively new Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center ups the onboard wellness game, emphasizing a holistic approach. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026