as in highlighting
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 pointing (up)
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With so many restaurants to choose from, The Denver Post is highlighting 10 offering an extra something special for their price.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Burlingame is getting a new Mexican restaurant highlighting special regional dishes from around the country, from northern Mexico to Jalisco and Nayarit to Yucatan.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Every piece in the collection celebrates the symbolism of constellations, while emphasizing nature and astronomy.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hammer leavens the central drama with a subplot involving Amanda’s daughter Sara and her burgeoning love affair with a local boy, emphasizing Amanda’s dilemma, having to play mother to her mother and let her little girl go.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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But stressing about the impact of aging on your health can actually work against your goal of having a longer healthspan, according to new research.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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One of the things the Rockies are stressing with all of their pitchers is getting ahead in counts, something the Rockies failed to do much of the time during their 119-loss 2025 season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Idaho Potato Commission teamed up with No Kid Hungry to present a one-of-a-kind fashion show featuring original designs by Cartier Dior Eliasen.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Pointing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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