as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuate
The whole experience tasted of the sea and the end of summer, punctuated by soft little cloudbursts on the palate.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Later, after the first drive was punctuated by a seven-yard touchdown reception by Tommy Tremble, Moore was labeled with an elbow injury.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The fireworks that lit up the sky afterward brightened an otherwise dreary night as the Mustangs turned three first-half Hornets turnovers into 11 points, punctuated by a 23-yard interception return into the end zone by Brian Dukes Jr.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Later, after the first drive was punctuated by a seven-yard touchdown reception by Tommy Tremble, Moore was labeled with an elbow injury.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The fireworks that lit up the sky afterward brightened an otherwise dreary night as the Mustangs turned three first-half Hornets turnovers into 11 points, punctuated by a 23-yard interception return into the end zone by Brian Dukes Jr.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuate
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The White House emphasized incidents in Portland, home to one of the oldest organizations in the United States to carry the Antifa moniker, in its statements about the designation.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Smith had emphasized staying compact at halftime, knowing Charlotte’s defensive record was built on preventing crosses and free headers.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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The program features keynote conversations and exclusive panels with leaders across entertainment, marketing, tech, design and more, highlighting how today’s most innovative leaders are shaping the next era of brand storytelling, consumer engagement and cultural impact.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Preceding the game will be a traditional tailgate experience and after the Sunday after the 5th quarter, a gospel brunch is scheduled, highlighting talented performers from across HBCUs.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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While there are multiple factors behind these differences, Crew stressed the need to better address these health disparities.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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In order to determine if the intriguing minerals were produced by microbial metabolism or an abiotic process, samples collected by the rover would need to be delivered to Earth for further analysis, team members have stressed.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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September 26, 2025 All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Mathias Rosenzweig,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
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The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Punctuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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