italicized

verb

past tense of italicize
as in emphasized
to make more apparent high-definition television italicizes every line and wrinkle in an actor's face

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Recent Examples of italicized That should count, underlined and italicized in bold. — Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for italicized
  1. emphasized
  2. reinforced
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  • Bleeding ranchers While expensive cattle may have given some American cattle producers breathing room, ranchers who spoke with CNN emphasized that high prices haven’t ensured easy wealth.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Naturally, Commissioner Hester Peirce has emphasized that tokenized securities remain securities because blockchain doesn't transform the nature of the underlying asset.
    — Federico Sendra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasized
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  • The exterior is reinforced with galvanized steel and fitted with an interior fiberglass liner that is watertight and built to withstand harsh weather conditions, ensuring the pool is ready to enjoy for years to come.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Jennifer Zicha, Current SCAD Student For rising senior Caitlyn McLaughlin, Cannes reinforced the creative ambitions that inspired her to pursue a career behind the camera.
    — IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforced

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“Italicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/italicized. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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