punctuating

verb

present participle of punctuate
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 The explosions provide different interruptions, punctuating the moment as one of Keeley’s ideas plays out in real time. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Cabins open to terraces overlooking the surrounding pines and exude a Wes Anderson summer camp vibe, with touches of industrial-style metal punctuating the wooden facades. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo feasted off low crosses to each score twice, punctuating this as the World Cup of cutbacks. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Our Revolution endorsed Jackson in the Senate race by Tuesday afternoon, punctuating its support with a call for urgency. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026 Hernandez and the stadium reacted in pure joy, Hernandez’s bat flip punctuating it. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 Silva, meanwhile, stunned in a matching halter dress, punctuating her bridal look with a chunky Elsa Peretti cuff. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Fresh-faced and energetic, with salt-and-pepper curls falling over the shoulders of her moss-green sweater and gold jewelry punctuating her gestures, Brock Akil is youthful in a way that defies Hollywood’s ever-more-plasticky imitation of youth. — Judy Berman, Time, 29 June 2026 Jalon Daniels launched a deep throw to veteran David Sills in the back of the end zone Wednesday, punctuating a 7-on-7 period with a touchdown. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuating
  1. emphasizing
  2. highlighting
  3. stressing
  4. featuring
Verb
  • The findings build on a growing body of research on the neurological connections between the brain and the digestive system, emphasizing the importance of our gut bacteria in maintaining good cognitive health.
    — Mike McRae August 25, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Under Norman, the defensive linemen as a group are doing drills and emphasizing parts of the position that weren’t given as much attention previously, and Funderburg has been a chief beneficiary.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasizing
Verb
  • This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For some Donalds supporters, like 56-year-old Cushing from Aventura, the choice to pick a Cuban American as lieutenant governor did signal a bigger change in the Republican Party and was worth highlighting.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of highlighting
Verb
  • Rather than make consumers decide between hold performance and hair integrity, the brand sought to create a formula that supports hair rather than further stressing it.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Trump responded a day later by stressing Canada’s dependence on the United States.
    — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of stressing
Verb
  • Yamazaki returns as director for a film Toho and Gkids describe as featuring more extensive effects work than its predecessor, while keeping its post-World War II Japan setting grounded in the experiences of its characters.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both the private-label line and the wider retail assortment were initially available in 150 Old Navy stores in a grab-and-go concept, with 45 of those stores also featuring dedicated beauty shops-in-shop as part of the pilot.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of featuring

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“Punctuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuating. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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