point (up)

verb

Definition of point (up)next
as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point (up)
  1. highlight
  2. emphasize
  3. stress
  4. feature
Verb
  • DyStar said recent operational shifts have led to variations in metrics, particularly for waste intensity, and have highlighted key areas for innovation and improvement.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
  • While officials highlighted actions taken by the White House to support the quantum industry, there was no sense of partisan performance, the person said.
    — Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of highlight
Verb
  • Euthanasia is not the approach NRE Tas plans to take, Thamman emphasized – but the public needs to cooperate to keep themselves and Neil safe.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Giselle Garcia, program director for NorCal Resist, said the arrest data largely tracks with the organization’s own informal counts though emphasized much enforcement goes unaccounted for if families aren’t willing to speak up.
    — Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of emphasize
Verb
  • Baking soda desiccates plant leaves by removing moisture from the foliage, stressing the plant and ultimately resulting in death.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • No opponent at this tournament has found a way to stress him.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of stress
Verb
  • The exhibition coincides with Oyer’s fifth portrait book release, which features selections from his extensive archive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The viol family included larger instruments known as viols da gamba, which were played between the legs and often featured frets similar to those found on guitars.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
Definition of feature
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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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