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
Allison Williams gave a sharp, high-gloss finish to a monochrome look in New York on Thursday, punctuating her professional polish outfit with Gianvito Rossi’s Cara slingback pumps.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
On the 2-on-1, Harris kept it for himself and beat Jonas Johansson to the shortside, punctuating the goal by bouncing off the glass over the end boards.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Rookie kicker Andres Borregales drilled the game-winning kick in Buffalo with plenty of room to spare, punctuating a strong game from the special teams group.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Enormous glowing planets hung overhead; others were installed at ground level, punctuating the venue’s gleaming black floor.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
But the noises punctuating the downtown Fort Worth soundscape these days are causing consternation for De La Torre and his neighbors.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
October ushers in vibrant, changing fall colors with bursts of orange, red and yellow punctuating the dense forest.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
His onstage movement is pretty minimal, with a great backing band and stage effects punctuating the highlights for him.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
On the 2-on-1, Harris kept it for himself and beat Jonas Johansson to the shortside, punctuating the goal by bouncing off the glass over the end boards.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Rookie kicker Andres Borregales drilled the game-winning kick in Buffalo with plenty of room to spare, punctuating a strong game from the special teams group.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Enormous glowing planets hung overhead; others were installed at ground level, punctuating the venue’s gleaming black floor.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
But the noises punctuating the downtown Fort Worth soundscape these days are causing consternation for De La Torre and his neighbors.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
October ushers in vibrant, changing fall colors with bursts of orange, red and yellow punctuating the dense forest.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
His onstage movement is pretty minimal, with a great backing band and stage effects punctuating the highlights for him.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuating
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At a reunion special, Conner read a heartfelt letter acknowledging his past and emphasizing the possibility of healing, bringing both himself and Whitney to tears.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Woods first introduced the Woods by Jordyn footwear line as an expansion of her ready-to-wear brand, emphasizing inclusivity of sizing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The loss leaves a significant mark on the history of American music and culture, with tributes highlighting his artistic legacy and personal impact.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The findings from Professor Azuma and his team were published in Environmental Research, highlighting a promising route toward practical, sustainable rare earth recovery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately for him, the team denied any interference, stressing that any differences would be resolved within the team after the race.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s no need to invest in something bigger than your budget allows, so being as upfront as possible will save you from stressing later.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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At Le Bon Marché, Song will transform the store’s display cases into a participatory installation featuring personal objects submitted by both customers and staff.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Billboard spoke with Gyakie about juggling her international business degree with her budding musical career, spending three years recording After Midnight and sampling her father’s classic and featuring her favorite rapper on one of its tracks.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Punctuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuating. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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