1
as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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2
as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasize
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology now both emphasize that alcohol should not be promoted for cardiovascular health.
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
In keeping with his philosophy of life, in 2024, Francis simplified his own funeral rites, paring down the elaborate rituals of a traditional papal funeral and opting for a burial outside of the Vatican that emphasized his role as a bishop.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, emphasized that the government can disarm individuals who pose a credible threat to others, particularly in the context of domestic abuse.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The Blockchain Association emphasizes the lack of developer control over user funds, while Coin Center argues that the defendants’ activity doesn’t justify sanctions liability.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
In keeping with his philosophy of life, in 2024, Francis simplified his own funeral rites, paring down the elaborate rituals of a traditional papal funeral and opting for a burial outside of the Vatican that emphasized his role as a bishop.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, emphasized that the government can disarm individuals who pose a credible threat to others, particularly in the context of domestic abuse.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The Blockchain Association emphasizes the lack of developer control over user funds, while Coin Center argues that the defendants’ activity doesn’t justify sanctions liability.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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The incident triggered a huge pile-up and highlighted Smith's dangerous driving.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Greer blamed China for the economic state and highlighted the deals other countries have struck with the U.S. to be protected from the tariffs.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
13 Apr. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The results reinforce the idea that regeneration of major body parts requires the re-establishment of the signals that lay out organization of the embryo in development—something that gets complicated if those signals are currently acting to organize the embryo.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her personalized pair featured tons of colorful gemstones inspired by Ballerini's past musical eras as well as song titles from Patterns and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) .—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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WrestleMania 41 will feature some of the best and brightest talent the WWE roster has to offer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This release from OpenAI underscores the rapid iteration cycles in the AI space, demanding continuous evaluation of model capabilities, cost structures and alignment with business objectives.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Their latest takeover of the city of Mirebalais in central Haiti has raised panic and underscored that no area of the country is immune.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Second report also says consumers are stressed An unrelated index to the Kearney survey is also showing some consumers are taking a defensive mode to their spending.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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For an organization that has stressed that winning games was a priority and that tanking would never be in their vocabulary, that’s an odd way of going about it.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the decision to pause for Easter underlines a shift toward recognizing spring holidays as part of broader workplace wellness strategies.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the opening scene underlines just how much Joel’s rash, deadly, selfish, ferociously loving decision hangs over these beloved characters.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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In today’s environment—where diners increasingly ask where food comes from—this trend gives operators a way to deepen authenticity, connection, and trust. #4 Diner Designed Menus that listen, meals that engage The rise of personalization isn’t new.—
Unilever Food Solutions Contributor,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The intricate tensions of their relationships are deepened by evocations of the past—including their forebears’ tragic resistance to enslavement—and of enduring African traditions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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