Synonyms of punctuate

punctuate

verb

ˈpəŋk-chə-ˌwāt 

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

• emphasize
• highlight
• stress
• feature
• accent
• accentuate
• identify
• illuminate
• point (up)
• play up
• focus
• foreground
• promote
• bear down on
• pinpoint
• make much of
• press
• advertise
• publicize
• spotlight
• boost
• plug
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tone (down)
• play down
• minimize
• understate
• de-emphasize
• underemphasize
• disparage
• belittle
• discount

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of punctuate

Flournoy made some tough grabs downfield, and Lamb punctuated the night with two touchdown grabs. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Willis converted two fourth downs on rushing attempts, then scrambled and embraced violent contact on a two-yard TD on third down in the waning seconds of the first half, punctuating a 15-play, 91-yard drive and putting Miami up 21-7 at the half. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Around five or six different sets surround the entire crew, who swivel and reposition between four-minute ad breaks (which are punctuated by some brilliant live jazz music to keep the crowd alive). — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

Deep greens sit against warm ochre walls, punctuated by flashes of glossy, nail-varnish-red lacquer. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026