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
Catania emphasizes the importance of aligning operational processes with customer expectations, such as enabling same-day or next-day delivery services.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Despite her character’s steely, cold-blooded exterior, Park emphasizes that No-eul is someone who is desperately seeking dignity and human connection.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Companies including Microsoft should emphasize default opt-out rather than opt-in, and might provide more granular, non-technical information about how personal content is handled because perception can become a reality.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
In his press conference after the meeting, Fed chairman Jay Powell emphasized that since September, data on both inflation and the growth of the economy have come in somewhat stronger than expected, indicating that less monetary ...
—Steven B. Kamin, National Review, 2 Jan. 2025
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Despite her character’s steely, cold-blooded exterior, Park emphasizes that No-eul is someone who is desperately seeking dignity and human connection.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Companies including Microsoft should emphasize default opt-out rather than opt-in, and might provide more granular, non-technical information about how personal content is handled because perception can become a reality.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
In his press conference after the meeting, Fed chairman Jay Powell emphasized that since September, data on both inflation and the growth of the economy have come in somewhat stronger than expected, indicating that less monetary ...
—Steven B. Kamin, National Review, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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Dobrev then directed her followers to a spreadsheet in her bio, which highlights GoFundMe links to families in need following the fires.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Boykin’s remarks highlight a stark tension: the question of whether participating in such an event constitutes an endorsement of Trump’s policies—policies that have historically vilified and marginalized Black people.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Notably, first lady Melania Trump accompanied the president to reinforce a meaningfulness to the trip.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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Yet each step of my journey—from the subzero climate of my youth to the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape of Silicon Valley—has only reinforced my belief that, with vision and determination, technology can open doors most people never knew existed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the 1904 gold medal, the RR Auctions’ sale featured 384 Olympic artifacts.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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The show featured performances with David Bowie and Bryan Adams.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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This collaboration underscores the growing importance of South Asian narratives in mainstream media.—
IndieWire Staff,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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This trend underscores a growing acceptance of Trump among Hispanic voters, a demographic that has traditionally leaned Democratic.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Of those who identified as financially stressed, 32% said handling unexpected emergencies like medical bills, car repairs and home maintenance trigger their anxiety with cash, the report found.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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The parties, my best friends and I threw every now and then, whenever the school stressed us out, to let off some steam and feel less stressed by criticizing the school system together laughing until our sides ached, those were the nights that built the bonds that truly mattered.—
Amal Murtaja,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Beckham has been a brand ambassador for Tudor since 2017 and has been seen wearing a wide range of Tudor models in various settings, using his style and status to enhance Tudor’s image and reach.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2025
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For students, the key is to leverage these tools thoughtfully—to enhance, not replace, their authentic efforts.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Murphy underlined data points that point to the industry being responsible for more than 40% of greenhouse gas emissions.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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The lessons from these strategies underline the fact that crises act as accelerants of innovation and transformation in most cases.—
Roman Reznikov,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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These attacks have deepened the geopolitical divide, impacting global trade routes and exacerbating tensions in the region.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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These narratives — with their complementary arcs — also deepen our investment as viewers.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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