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as in highlights
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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as in reinforces
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasizes
In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Rooks emphasizes the plight of Black educators, who disproportionately lost their positions in Brown’s aftermath because of school consolidations.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
This approach emphasizes customer acquisition at a top-of-funnel level, prioritizing overall brand recognition and customer attraction rather than deep product-level engagement.
—Joe Ariganello, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Although solar and wind have lessened dependency on fossil fuels, their erratic nature emphasizes the need for more reliable renewable energy sources.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
While Hill’s bill emphasizes market innovation and flexibility, Waters’ bill focuses on regulatory rigor and systemic risk management.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Emotional Resilience Stephanie Drew, LCSW, a therapist specializing in child and adolescent mental health, also emphasizes the benefits of adequate sleep for emotional resilience.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
The Monolith chair’s production process emphasizes minimizing waste, conserving human resources and reducing environmental impact.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Defined by clean lines, open spaces, and a connection to the outdoors, this style emphasizes functionality without sacrificing beauty.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Rooks emphasizes the plight of Black educators, who disproportionately lost their positions in Brown’s aftermath because of school consolidations.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
This approach emphasizes customer acquisition at a top-of-funnel level, prioritizing overall brand recognition and customer attraction rather than deep product-level engagement.
—Joe Ariganello, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Although solar and wind have lessened dependency on fossil fuels, their erratic nature emphasizes the need for more reliable renewable energy sources.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
While Hill’s bill emphasizes market innovation and flexibility, Waters’ bill focuses on regulatory rigor and systemic risk management.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Emotional Resilience Stephanie Drew, LCSW, a therapist specializing in child and adolescent mental health, also emphasizes the benefits of adequate sleep for emotional resilience.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
The Monolith chair’s production process emphasizes minimizing waste, conserving human resources and reducing environmental impact.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Defined by clean lines, open spaces, and a connection to the outdoors, this style emphasizes functionality without sacrificing beauty.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
Verb
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Covering such varied stories reinforces the importance of empathy and understanding in storytelling.—
Austin American-Statesman,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach ensures that the podcast reinforces the company's core values and mission in a way that resonates with employees.—
Fatima Zaidi,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Lee stresses the importance of data, policy, and private investment.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Dainese Massimo Varese, the R&D Director of the Dainese Group, stresses that safety would not be sacrificed in this process.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
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The study underscores the importance of tackling the obesity epidemic, with one billion individuals projected to be living with obesity by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Christmas and the start of Hannukah have only been celebrated on the same day five times in the past century, and its rarity underscores its significance.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features Yaya Bey, Maria Somerville, Tortoise, Anthony Naples, Niontay, and more.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2025
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The event features deliberations among NFL officials, owners, team presidents and coaches about league policies and playing rules.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The combination of the suite’s ECM capabilities with the launcher’s decoy system enhances the ship’s defense capabilities against different threats.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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This exclusivity enhances the desirability of these products and immerses consumers into identity shaping communities.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Reflecting on the changing landscape of Indian cinema in 2024, Dhawan underlines the evolving audience expectations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Intimacy deepens slowly over time, beginning with more superficial details, then progressing to personal attitudes and eventually leading to deeper emotions and experiences.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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As the collection progresses, the palette deepens to moss greens and midnight blues, with textures enriches from playful sheerness to substantial leather and Mongolian shearling.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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