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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of punctuate
Bonham made a fast-break dunk in the final seconds to punctuate the win.
—
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
This is a rather grim history of dictatorship, punctuated by violence, yet today South Korea has a functioning democracy under the rule of law.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei had no play on the attempt, which punctuated the second three-goal first half in as many matches for SDFC (4-1-2).
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The Wildest Story in Black Metal: The pioneering Norwegian band Mayhem’s early years were punctuated by headlines about death and church burnings.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for punctuate
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
This is a rather grim history of dictatorship, punctuated by violence, yet today South Korea has a functioning democracy under the rule of law.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei had no play on the attempt, which punctuated the second three-goal first half in as many matches for SDFC (4-1-2).
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The Wildest Story in Black Metal: The pioneering Norwegian band Mayhem’s early years were punctuated by headlines about death and church burnings.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for punctuate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuate
Verb
-
Fremont’s 2024 Homelessness Response Plan emphasized prevention, housing and outreach.—
David Bonaccorsi,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Scrolling Instagram and TikTok was damaging enough to my self-worth prior to pregnancy, but there’s nothing quite like seeing a fitness or lifestyle influencer emphasizing the flatness of their abs mere weeks after delivery to demolish your confidence.—
Michelle Konstantinovsky,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
26 Apr. 2025
-
This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Second report also says consumers are stressed An unrelated index to the Kearney survey is also showing some consumers are taking a defensive mode to their spending.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
-
For an organization that has stressed that winning games was a priority and that tanking would never be in their vocabulary, that’s an odd way of going about it.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The wooden floors feature graphic patterns, while bold wallpaper sets the tone in the kitchen, and the bedroom is outfitted in calming, muted tones.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
-
WrestleMania 41 will feature some of the best and brightest talent the WWE roster has to offer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Punctuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share