as in emphasizing
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
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Recent Examples of punctuating
Munden injected tension and something even more primal and powerful than tension by punctuating Ralph’s efforts to navigate the island with stills of trees.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The half-dozen screens punctuating the show with this gesture offer potent and campy but all-too-serious reminders that anger and nostalgia for a world of white supremacy are not dead.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The confab came a day after the S & P 500 closed at its first record high since late January, punctuating its dramatic comeback from the Iran war sell-off.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Khori Bennett added the Switchbacks’ third and final goal in the 84th minute, punctuating Colorado Springs’ stunning upset over a higher-division opponent.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Michigan finished the job, punctuating a remarkable two-year turnaround for May, who arrived at Michigan in 2024 after taking Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
There are dozens of picturesque villages punctuating the landscapes in and around the mountains, making plentiful pit stops a must on your journey through the Dolomites.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Carpenter accessorized with peep-toe mules, punctuating her look with her go-to blonde curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Delivered with an ease that flirts with comedy, it can be taken as humor punctuating drama.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The half-dozen screens punctuating the show with this gesture offer potent and campy but all-too-serious reminders that anger and nostalgia for a world of white supremacy are not dead.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The confab came a day after the S & P 500 closed at its first record high since late January, punctuating its dramatic comeback from the Iran war sell-off.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Khori Bennett added the Switchbacks’ third and final goal in the 84th minute, punctuating Colorado Springs’ stunning upset over a higher-division opponent.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Michigan finished the job, punctuating a remarkable two-year turnaround for May, who arrived at Michigan in 2024 after taking Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
There are dozens of picturesque villages punctuating the landscapes in and around the mountains, making plentiful pit stops a must on your journey through the Dolomites.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Carpenter accessorized with peep-toe mules, punctuating her look with her go-to blonde curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Delivered with an ease that flirts with comedy, it can be taken as humor punctuating drama.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuating
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But even some online sports wagering platforms are open to users starting at 18, including Fliff, which doesn’t require users to pay to participate, emphasizing the entertainment value instead.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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But even some online sports wagering platforms are open to users starting at 18, including Fliff, which doesn't require users to pay to participate, emphasizing the entertainment value instead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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At that point, the Barca Foundation’s video cuts to a black screen, highlighting the joint venture with Gran Tierra.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The rotating menu draws heavily from seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, with each dish highlighting the natural overlap between Indian and Mexican cuisines.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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That proved unfeasible, with FIFA at the time stressing the fixtures would go ahead as originally announced in December.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Tiffany Acosta Forget stressing over expensive flights or fancy resorts.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
22 May 2026
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Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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The lightweight formula combines hyaluronic acid to quench thirsty skin, niacinamide to smooth and brighten, and the brand’s signature herbal blend—featuring ingredients like oat, calendula, and chickweed—to keep skin feeling fresh and comfortably hydrated.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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“Punctuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuating. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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