italicized

past tense of italicize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of italicized Today’s Theme There are six long entries in this theme set, at 23-, 33-, 55-, 66-, 87- and 107-Across; all of their clues are italicized and in quotes. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 11 July 2026 That should count, underlined and italicized in bold. — Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for italicized
Verb
  • While some newly prominent groups (such as those who later became known as Quakers) emphasized love, fellowship and justice, some members of other sects (like the Presbyterians) created new fears, new sins, new tests and new punishments.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Subtlety and functionality are key, also in areas where others might have emphasized more architectural details.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Each touchpoint reinforced the others, making Cedars-Sinai’s community investment more visible and accessible while building relationships beyond any single activation.
    — Alvin Stafford, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Our positive thesis on the healthcare services and drug distributor was reinforced on Wednesday by analysts at Leerink after a meeting with the company’s CFO and investor relations team.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Italicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/italicized. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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