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
Dalrymple says East Coast clients frequently want to use their outdoor spaces far into the chilly months, emphasizing wood-burning fireplaces and patio heaters.
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Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of a holistic understanding of AI on students' learning experiences, with many participants emphasizing the importance of foundational skills before delving into AI.
—Rebecca Winthrop, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Wilson also pitched himself as an alternative to the incumbent of three decades, emphasizing economic development and public safety as key campaign issues.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
Preckwinkle, a former history teacher, typically defends her record like the head of a classroom, emphasizing context, flipping through prepared statements, and often tersely making her case or deferring to deputies with expertise.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University, acknowledged that diagnosing measles is a major challenge, emphasizing that coordination among public health agencies is critical in overcoming that challenge.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Turnage represented a wave of younger Democrats challenging long-serving incumbents, emphasizing economic populism and the need to regulate Big Tech and artificial intelligence.
—Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Idaho laws target trans students The Idaho Legislature in recent years has passed several bills targeting transgender people and emphasizing parental rights.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
The London Ballet also shared a video on Instagram, emphasizing the venue's impactful offerings.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of a holistic understanding of AI on students' learning experiences, with many participants emphasizing the importance of foundational skills before delving into AI.
—Rebecca Winthrop, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Wilson also pitched himself as an alternative to the incumbent of three decades, emphasizing economic development and public safety as key campaign issues.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
Preckwinkle, a former history teacher, typically defends her record like the head of a classroom, emphasizing context, flipping through prepared statements, and often tersely making her case or deferring to deputies with expertise.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University, acknowledged that diagnosing measles is a major challenge, emphasizing that coordination among public health agencies is critical in overcoming that challenge.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Turnage represented a wave of younger Democrats challenging long-serving incumbents, emphasizing economic populism and the need to regulate Big Tech and artificial intelligence.
—Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Idaho laws target trans students The Idaho Legislature in recent years has passed several bills targeting transgender people and emphasizing parental rights.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
The London Ballet also shared a video on Instagram, emphasizing the venue's impactful offerings.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
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Here’s an alternative view of the same period, this time highlighting the key weekly moving averages (13-week, 26-week, and 40-week) along with a 14-week RSI in the bottom panel.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least, that’s what TikTok’s most recent POV trend is highlighting.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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This year, the brand also announced tennis player Flavio Cobolli as its new brand ambassador for 2026 and 2027 — strengthening its connection to the world of professional tennis and reinforcing its commitment to a new generation of athletes who embody performance, authenticity and style.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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That's why its so important to keep reinforcing daily routines even when your kids seem used to them.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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Apply the rule of one-third when mowing to prevent stressing the existing grass.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia has stepped up direct engagement with Iran to try and contain a war in the Middle East that is causing havoc and stressing global markets, according to several European officials.—
Donato Paolo Mancini,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The song revolves slowly, casting loop against deepening loop, asking for the same careful quality of attention as William Basinski or Stars of the Lid.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Yet many of the old-timers and young tech workers who live here seem to have accepted the coming changes as an unavoidable reality of California’s deepening housing crisis.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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With the official arrival of spring next week, a new section of trail in Clear Creek Canyon featuring soaring rock walls and cascading rapids is beckoning Front Range runners, cyclists, walkers and families with baby strollers.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Check out our Sea Camp series and our limited run Sea Camp newsletter, featuring deep dives into research, cute critters and games!—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yet crude prices continued to climb even after the announcement, underscoring traders' skepticism that the measures could quickly offset the massive supply shock caused by the war and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Yet there was also a sense of frustration among many here, underscoring growing anger not only with Hezbollah but also the Lebanese government for failing to defang the group and stop its ability to wage war.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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There are hundreds of perennial and low-growing shrub groundcover plants, including short ornamental grasses that provide thick, dense cover, control erosion, and choke out weeds while enhancing the overall landscape.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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Turkey has been further enhancing its border defenses to be able to respond to a potential influx of people fleeing unrest after mass antigovernment protests in Iran were met by a brutal crackdown in January that left thousands dead.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Riyadh, meanwhile, has emerged as a key exit route for the super-rich and senior executives looking for safe passage out of the region, underlining the Saudi capital’s transformation in recent years.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Still, as the season presses on, their differing perspectives emerge, underlining their diverging moral codes and priorities.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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