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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
This coming year will be punctuated by different drops, each time including an object along with ready-to-wear.
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Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Its 57 rooms are punctuated with black and white photo prints and green furniture, while the communal spaces—notably the open-plan lobby featuring Grand Stark Deli and the Study Hall—welcome locals and visitors alike.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
But deep relaxation can even be achieved by just lying around the 82-foot-long pool surrounded by dark walls punctuated by a sprinkling of lights.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
To achieve that distinctive voice, which sounds like a sharp Southern twang punctuated by precise Midwestern enunciation, perhaps reflecting Adams’ South Carolina upbringing and schooling at Wilberforce University in Ohio, Washington worked hard with both an accent coach and her acting coach.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Whereas Liverpool has the Albert Dock, museums and a business district punctuated by glassy high rises, Wirral has very few distinguishable features from the river beyond its scaly, grey sea wall.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
This year has also been punctuated with disappointing news on the investing landscape to scale solutions in textile recycling and material innovation.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
After remarks on stage — punctuated by boos and calls to resign — Wheeler ended up on the front lines of the protest and was among hundreds who were tear-gassed by federal agents.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
My own entrepreneurial journey has been punctuated by a series of personal and business setbacks.
—Regan Hillyer, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Its 57 rooms are punctuated with black and white photo prints and green furniture, while the communal spaces—notably the open-plan lobby featuring Grand Stark Deli and the Study Hall—welcome locals and visitors alike.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
But deep relaxation can even be achieved by just lying around the 82-foot-long pool surrounded by dark walls punctuated by a sprinkling of lights.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
To achieve that distinctive voice, which sounds like a sharp Southern twang punctuated by precise Midwestern enunciation, perhaps reflecting Adams’ South Carolina upbringing and schooling at Wilberforce University in Ohio, Washington worked hard with both an accent coach and her acting coach.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Whereas Liverpool has the Albert Dock, museums and a business district punctuated by glassy high rises, Wirral has very few distinguishable features from the river beyond its scaly, grey sea wall.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
This year has also been punctuated with disappointing news on the investing landscape to scale solutions in textile recycling and material innovation.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
After remarks on stage — punctuated by boos and calls to resign — Wheeler ended up on the front lines of the protest and was among hundreds who were tear-gassed by federal agents.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
My own entrepreneurial journey has been punctuated by a series of personal and business setbacks.
—Regan Hillyer, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuated
Verb
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The researchers emphasized that this system must be incredibly efficient, as squid can use the energy to alter their entire body’s appearance underwater where only low levels of light can penetrate.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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What to Know Oz also emphasized the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine in making health care more efficient and accessible.—
Gabe Whisnant,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There isn’t one specific, universal food that people should avoid to get rid of chronic pain, Strath stressed.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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Yet, the ultimate surprise was feeling stressed by policy demands.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The ad featured the album title and release date in a bold red font.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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During her record-breaking Eras Tour in Miami in October, Swift debuted a new version of her snake catsuit by Roberto Cavalli for the Reputation set that also featured intertwining snakes across the front.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Punctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuated. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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