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
The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition to emphasizing neighbors helping neighbors, the Buy Nothing groups build community through the gift economy.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Panelists also pushed back on the instinct to follow the leader with NASCAR Chief Brand Officer Tim Clark emphasizing that originality is the only real shortcut.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Initially, Stavis shared his story with medical groups and organizations involved in organ donation, emphasizing how donation makes survival stories like his possible.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Once ostracized for its saturated‑fat profile, tallow is enjoying a resurgence since the USDA revamped its dietary guidelines in January, emphasizing oils with essential fatty acids yet still leaving space for such fats as butter and beef tallow.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
In an emotional farewell, Norman expressed heartbreak over not getting a chance to say goodbye on air — while emphasizing that spending more time with her three young children made the transition worthwhile.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Large alternative asset managers, with both private credit and private equity businesses, are so far striking a measured tone, acknowledging pockets of stress while emphasizing resilience.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Bond is emphasizing supporting small businesses, making healthcare more affordable, criminal justice reform and protecting the environment.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition to emphasizing neighbors helping neighbors, the Buy Nothing groups build community through the gift economy.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Panelists also pushed back on the instinct to follow the leader with NASCAR Chief Brand Officer Tim Clark emphasizing that originality is the only real shortcut.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Initially, Stavis shared his story with medical groups and organizations involved in organ donation, emphasizing how donation makes survival stories like his possible.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Once ostracized for its saturated‑fat profile, tallow is enjoying a resurgence since the USDA revamped its dietary guidelines in January, emphasizing oils with essential fatty acids yet still leaving space for such fats as butter and beef tallow.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
In an emotional farewell, Norman expressed heartbreak over not getting a chance to say goodbye on air — while emphasizing that spending more time with her three young children made the transition worthwhile.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Large alternative asset managers, with both private credit and private equity businesses, are so far striking a measured tone, acknowledging pockets of stress while emphasizing resilience.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Bond is emphasizing supporting small businesses, making healthcare more affordable, criminal justice reform and protecting the environment.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
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Pokémon cards, highlighting what appears to be an ever-growing demand for merchandise from the popular childhood card game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to the Tuesday, April 21, 2026, private school baseball and softball edition of the Fastball, a Star-Telegram series highlighting Fort Worth-area teams.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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It was initially made available exclusively on the streaming service Tidal, reinforcing its status as a visual album rather than a traditional rollout.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Smaller, independent businesses often have more flexibility to source locally, and your dollars are more likely to circulate through an entire regional supply chain instead of reinforcing national ones.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The video also advises residents not to approach or touch owl fledglings and to keep pets and children away to avoid stressing the bird.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Julian Finney / Getty Images Despite the fine margins, Guardiola said City are confident, stressing that belief is crucial at this stage of the season.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The deal is Ascentium’s most recent in more than a dozen acquisitions, plugging a gap in the company’s mainland China coverage while deepening its footprint in hot Southeast Asian growth markets.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ashley’s fear of abandonment has developed throughout the season; Austin’s articulation only puts a fine point on it, instead of deepening their relationship.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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After some pre-interview banter, Taccone says something that is kind of unusual about a movie featuring a couple that literally wants to kill each other.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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The World Jane Goodall Inspired, a collection created by Vital Impacts featuring works by Nick Brandt, Frans Lanting, Cristina Mittermeier, Steve Winter, Ami Vitale, Jim Naughten, among others.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This photograph aims to highlight the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, showcasing the beauty of the king penguins in their natural habitat, while also underscoring the importance of preserving these unique underwater forests.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tourism projects in Romania, Argentina, Zimbabwe, and beyond are helping fund many large-scale rewilding efforts, underscoring that with proper care—removal of invasive species, reforestation, reintroduction of endemic fauna and flora—the land can heal.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The move is also in line with a number of states that have been adding or enhancing production incentives to grow local economies and provide alternatives Stateside to hubs like Los Angeles, which continues to contend with runaway production.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The best Korean skin care routine for mature skin is all about enhancing skin elasticity and targeting visible signs of aging.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2026
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And the notes that accompany the sermons in outline form are strikingly similar to those Bickle provided for years, even down to the practice of boldfacing, italicizing and underlining certain points.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the bulk of the growth is expected to come from information technology, set to jump 44%, underlining the sector’s importance to the market, according to FactSet.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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