as in emphasizing
to make more apparent
high-definition television italicizes every line and wrinkle in an actor's face
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Bears coach Ben Johnson has identified problems with his team’s tackling in space while also emphasizing the need for technique improvement in shedding blocks.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025 -
Meanwhile, Al Sanchez of Laborers Local 89 spoke in strong support, emphasizing the project’s regulatory review and local job benefits under a Project Labor Agreement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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It is rooted in the achievements of Abu Dhabi Art and will carry them onto the global stage, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a cultural capital while offering Frieze a unique gateway to the region.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Oct. 2025
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This war has shown the world once again that violence only breeds more violence, and the task before the international community is no longer to imagine peace, but to begin the hard work of reinforcing it.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Italicizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/italicizing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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