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punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuated
Over the course of the season, Tommy and his father slowly tighten their bond, a process punctuated with darkly comic lines that both puncture and reflect Thornton’s and Elliott’s undeniable chemistry and gravitas.
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Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The album is punctuated by these recurring female voices pleading to hear reggaeton.
—Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
These videos were honest and seemingly unsponsored, punctuated by her trademark Bronx slang and sharp sense of humor.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
The defense punctuated a strong first half with a goal-line stand in the final seconds of the second quarter.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
That sparked a 12-2 run, punctuated by a bucket from senior guard Taylor Bigby that increased TCU’s lead to 50-38 with 30 seconds remaining in the third.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2026
The season-two footage that’s been released teases its languid pace and warm, inviting environments all over again — much of season one was spent tracking Frieren’s slow gait through the natural world — punctuated by moments of magical action.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
With an earthy color palette of beige and pine, punctuated by olive and rose, the collection is a peaceful play on modern furniture.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
It’s punctuated with radical musical numbers and dance sequences, not quite seen before on the big screen.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The album is punctuated by these recurring female voices pleading to hear reggaeton.
—Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
These videos were honest and seemingly unsponsored, punctuated by her trademark Bronx slang and sharp sense of humor.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
The defense punctuated a strong first half with a goal-line stand in the final seconds of the second quarter.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
That sparked a 12-2 run, punctuated by a bucket from senior guard Taylor Bigby that increased TCU’s lead to 50-38 with 30 seconds remaining in the third.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2026
The season-two footage that’s been released teases its languid pace and warm, inviting environments all over again — much of season one was spent tracking Frieren’s slow gait through the natural world — punctuated by moments of magical action.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
With an earthy color palette of beige and pine, punctuated by olive and rose, the collection is a peaceful play on modern furniture.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
It’s punctuated with radical musical numbers and dance sequences, not quite seen before on the big screen.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuated
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The team also highlighted that the zinc-cellulose antenna is rolled up and placed inside a capsule along with the drug to be delivered.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of my favorite stops at Basin that highlighted all the benefits of a thermotherapy circuit was the Kneipp pool.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Zeug emphasized the system’s readiness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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This, Johnson emphasized, is now a new season.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Orange Is the New Black alum stressed the importance of trans and non-binary representation in the mainstream theater world.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Airlines expect limited disruptions this weekend and stressed that international flights are not expected to be affected.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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While the first film featured a relatively original premise and some genuine emotional dynamics in its suspenseful situations, this one just feels rote.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Punctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuated. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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