1
as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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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
While emphasizing high performance, how can leaders help employees avoid burnout?
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Holgate points out many form-follows-function design touches, such as the traditional Aston Martin side strakes that double as air extractors, or the upswept venturis that expose the outer edges of the rear tires—emphasizing the car’s width and squat stance.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
So many war movies play up the visceral aspects of battle, emphasizing the rush at the expense of context and any human toll attached to the carnage.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Huston kept the type of cancer private, while emphasizing the gravity of learning about the diagnoses.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Business schools should focus on teaching students and entrepreneurs the skills and strategies, used by billion-dollar entrepreneurs from both the pre-VC LP era (1950s – 1980s) and the modern VC LP era, emphasizing that VC funding isn’t the only path to success.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
For businesses pioneering new models or technologies, emphasizing long-term goals over short-term gains is critical.
—Natalie Dolphin, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
That’s why Scott spends so much time emphasizing the importance of marketing and positioning.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
While emphasizing boosting domestic consumption as a top priority, Beijing vowed to expand the consumer goods trade-in program with an additional 300 billion yuan in ultra long special treasury bonds.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Holgate points out many form-follows-function design touches, such as the traditional Aston Martin side strakes that double as air extractors, or the upswept venturis that expose the outer edges of the rear tires—emphasizing the car’s width and squat stance.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
So many war movies play up the visceral aspects of battle, emphasizing the rush at the expense of context and any human toll attached to the carnage.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Huston kept the type of cancer private, while emphasizing the gravity of learning about the diagnoses.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Business schools should focus on teaching students and entrepreneurs the skills and strategies, used by billion-dollar entrepreneurs from both the pre-VC LP era (1950s – 1980s) and the modern VC LP era, emphasizing that VC funding isn’t the only path to success.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
For businesses pioneering new models or technologies, emphasizing long-term goals over short-term gains is critical.
—Natalie Dolphin, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
That’s why Scott spends so much time emphasizing the importance of marketing and positioning.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
While emphasizing boosting domestic consumption as a top priority, Beijing vowed to expand the consumer goods trade-in program with an additional 300 billion yuan in ultra long special treasury bonds.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Dec. 2024
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This extra time allows parents to focus on bonding with their baby rather than stressing over guesswork.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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No more stressing about losing important files or paying for monthly storage services.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
3 Jan. 2025
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But a decade later, the 38-story structure has become emblematic of Hartford’s deepening office market troubles.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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If that weren’t enough, bad-faith actors exploit these dynamics, distorting reality for part of the population and deepening political divides.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Its soundtrack is a collection of pop and rock hits featuring artists such as Orbison (with the title track), David Bowie, Peter Cetera, Natalie Cole and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The luxurious primary bathroom is like a spa, featuring a triple-head shower and soaking tub.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Overall, the victors converted 65% more third downs, underscoring their ability to sustain drives.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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For many workers, the courage to speak out against harassment or retaliation is an uphill battle, underscoring the importance of legal protections and advocacy.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Automating rote work leads to augmentation, enhancing the scope of jobs so employees contribute at a higher level.—
Gil Press,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Equipped with advanced in-house developed joint actuators, its hardware is specifically designed for legged robots, significantly enhancing motion performance and stability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s the first mention of such specific policy tools in at least a decade, underlining an unusually direct style of language that indicates urgency to boost confidence.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune Asia,
13 Dec. 2024
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The crucial aspect underlining everything here is there isn’t the need for substantial manpower or particularly complicated software setups.—
Shagun Malhotra,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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