POINTED (UP) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

pointed (up)

verb

Definition of pointed (up)

past tense of point (up)

as in emphasized

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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From as early as April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of ensuring that the country’s energy and infrastructure facilities are fully operational and reliably protected for the next heating season.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
While recent observations sparked excitement over possible biosignature gases, subsequent analyses have emphasized that no evidence of extraterrestrial life has been confirmed.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphasized

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The main event between top babyfaces Rhodes and Punk, while a compelling narrative, highlighted a repetitive formula of popular heroes clashing for world titles.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
His main priorities highlighted in his platform include reigning in national spending, simplifying the tax code, defending the military and Second Amendment, promoting nuclear energy, and securing the border.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of highlighted

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Mason stressed that submitting music in Asian Pop does not exclude an artist from also being considered in the more coveted general categories such as Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
But Donovan stressed that a lot can change in a five-year period, and perhaps the technology will exist that makes a turf field more appealing.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of stressed

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The eatery was even named the best restaurant in North Carolina featured on the show by Tasting Table earlier this year.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
The bottles featured on its site use what appears to be the same font, colors and design as Kawa's company.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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pointed (toward)

pointed (up)

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