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

Gosling appeared on stage during the panel to punctuate the news. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026

The notices punctuated nearly a year of uncertainty for health services researchers funded by AHRQ and left those who lost funding concerned about the future of their field. — Anil Oza, STAT, 22 July 2026

The silhouette is also a beautiful juxtaposition, with long flowing lines punctuated by the sharp, geometric architecture of the transom and sundeck roof. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

The waterfront, punctuated by the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, shows the grandeur of Portugal's Age of Exploration. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026