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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At the Miami-Dade Democratic Party’s Blue Gala featuring statewide candidates on the November ballot, speakers addressed the shifting dynamics and emphasized that Democrats can solve the state’s most pressing issues.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
That expansion has emphasized a longstanding divide over how the state should spend education dollars.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of emphasized

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The Knights responded with their own impressive drive, highlighted by a 26-yard run by Watson that set up a 30-yard touchdown pass from Jenkins to receiver Waden Charles.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The Demon Deacons went 64 yards on six plays, highlighted by a 49-yard completion from Lopez to Jack Foley down the right sideline.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of highlighted

Verb

These advertisements stressed the importance of allowing Jews to immigrate to Palestine, a small country where there was hostility to such immigration.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Spain highlighted incentives, investment, talent and infrastructure, while Greece stressed using international productions to build local capacity and training.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of stressed

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McCartney 3, 2, 1 wasn’t exclusively aimed at music nerds, but a certain measure of nerdiness was ideal for appreciating the six-episode deep dive, which featured thorough lyrical analysis and ruminations on a unique journey.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Heritage denim often featured rigid constructions that would not give.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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pointed (toward)

pointed (up)

pointer

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