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 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
  1. emphasized
  2. reinforced
Verb
  • Amy Guerrero, a Filipino American activist and teacher in Norwalk who previously taught in Bridgeport, emphasized the importance of solidarity across racial and cultural groups.
    — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike past rallies, Edly-Allen said Indivisible Northeast Lake County emphasized the nonpartisan flavor of Saturday’s event.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of emphasized
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  • And the Starshield throttling — which apparently is still in effect — has doubtless reinforced the nation's desire to control its own satellite-communications infrastructure.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Crews excavated an 8-acre basin in the infield to serve as a holding pond, while contractors rebuilt the culverts under the track and reinforced the road leading into it.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinforced

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“Italicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/italicized. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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