POINTING (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

pointing (up)

verb

present participle of point (up)

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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The Aries Full Moon illuminates your expansive 9th house, highlighting travel, education, publishing, beliefs, or a direction that takes you beyond the familiar.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The pop culture science figure and TV host appears in a new campaign video for Talarico debuting on Friday, highlighting the candidate’s background as a teacher.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of highlighting

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The Hearst newspaper chain’s first profile of Hitler made no explicit mention of antisemitism, emphasizing instead his hatred of the Bolsheviks.

— Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Four 19th-century English vitrines each showcased a different story from the new collection, emphasizing Italian craft through materials, colors and techniques — and the unique interpretations of the Mosaico.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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The dynamic is stressing household budgets at a time when they’re already strained by broader affordability issues, a key issue in the upcoming midterm elections.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
At China’s signature AI conference in July, Xi called for greater openness and collaboration in AI, while stressing the need for regulation to keep it under human control.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of stressing

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Related Stories The 2026 residency will feature a variety of live openers, afterparties featuring DJ sets from special guests, and more.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
The 2026 shows will again feature a rotating assortment of live openers, along with afterparties featuring DJ sets from special guests.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

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pointing (toward)

pointing (up)

pointless

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