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 search for a father and his 14-year-old daughter following last month’s discovery of a dead infant in Monterey County has turned into a rescue operation, with authorities emphasizing that the teen is a victim. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 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

However, Simmons believes FIU’s experience overcoming adversity has prepared it for what lies ahead, emphasizing the importance of remaining committed to its process regardless of the circumstances. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

The private and public media, all of which are under state control, have stuck to the figure of 12 deaths in their reports, while emphasizing the presence of ministers on the ground and the interventions of state institutions to assist the victims. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

But Markey was able to easily fend off the challenge by emphasizing his progressive platform, including support for transgender rights. — Arit John, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Roberts spent much of his six-page dissent emphasizing the historic nature of the White House complex, quoting former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the end of his opinion. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026

Since Tiffany’s attacks began, Crowley has moved in Hong’s general direction, emphasizing his requirements—using exclusively renewable energy to power new data centers, building them with union labor—for developers to receive the tax breaks. — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026