as in emphasizing
to make more apparent
high-definition television italicizes every line and wrinkle in an actor's face
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Recent Examples of italicizing
Participants are asked to create their models in Excel and they’re also expected to follow industry norms for formatting the models, including for areas like margin sizes and italicizing percentages.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for italicizing
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This is neutral, velvety black with extreme shine, emphasizing health and reflection to create depth that feels fluid rather than harsh.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tobin voiced a need to not just add pass rush but fill a significant leadership void on that side of the ball, as well as emphasizing positional versatility.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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This demonstrates how thoughtful innovation can expand financial opportunity while reinforcing a healthier, more inclusive small business financing ecosystem for years to come.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Yasmin, Hayley, and Henry’s threesome is dangled as yet another piece of kompromat, reinforcing how intimacy in Industry is constantly converted into leverage.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Italicizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/italicizing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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