1
as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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2
as in reinforcing
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasizing
Arisco says that making Maxine American is another way the play is more contemporary, emphasizing a connection between the United States and England.
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Amy Reyes
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Weiner compared it to other iconic wedding in history like Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s wedding, emphasizing the importance of capturing the romance and secrecy of the ceremony.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 13 May 2026
Instead of emphasizing a single feature, the design supports a stable sleep experience.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The country’s approach blends medical-grade skincare with lifestyle wellness rather than emphasizing surgical procedures.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Accents of lilacs and some speckled greens were featured behind the appliqué too, emphasizing the whimsy of Klum’s attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Companies like Amazon, Meta, Oracle and Block have announced rounds of job cuts, with some emphasizing AI's role in automating work and boosting productivity with lower headcounts.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 May 2026
On Friday, the city of Fairway sent an email to residents emphasizing details of the arrangement.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Collins says the tremor does not interfere with her work, emphasizing her consistent voting record and active role leading Senate budget negotiations.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Amy Reyes
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Weiner compared it to other iconic wedding in history like Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s wedding, emphasizing the importance of capturing the romance and secrecy of the ceremony.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 13 May 2026
Instead of emphasizing a single feature, the design supports a stable sleep experience.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The country’s approach blends medical-grade skincare with lifestyle wellness rather than emphasizing surgical procedures.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Accents of lilacs and some speckled greens were featured behind the appliqué too, emphasizing the whimsy of Klum’s attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Companies like Amazon, Meta, Oracle and Block have announced rounds of job cuts, with some emphasizing AI's role in automating work and boosting productivity with lower headcounts.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 May 2026
On Friday, the city of Fairway sent an email to residents emphasizing details of the arrangement.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Collins says the tremor does not interfere with her work, emphasizing her consistent voting record and active role leading Senate budget negotiations.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
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Also supported by football legend Sir David Beckham and TV gardener andro thor Alan Titchmarsh, the garden aims to inspire new gardeners while highlighting the role of nature in wellbeing and everyday life.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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This story is part of a USA TODAY Network project highlighting breathtaking – and often underappreciated – destinations across the country.—
Victoria E. Freile,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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In addiction treatment, encouraging emotional attachment to an algorithm risks reinforcing the very patterns of avoidance and substitution that sustain addiction.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Measures seen as defensive in Tokyo or Manila are invariably interpreted in Beijing as offensive—reinforcing, rather than easing, cycles of suspicion.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Piantedosi, however, sought to draw a distinction between the Modena attack and the government’s migration policies, stressing the suspect’s Italian citizenship — while noting that doesn't guarantee successful integration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Officials are pleading with farmers not to give up, stressing that local agriculture is crucial for the isolated archipelago.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The operator of the third-busiest cargo port in the United States has agreed to invest $8 million or more for a feasibility study into deepening and widening the 33-mile-long shipping channel.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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In a stunning rebuke, the Board of Governors rejected his appointment, forcing UF to restart the search and deepening concerns among faculty and alumni that ideological alignment now outweighs academic credentials in Florida university leadership.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The backstory First debuting in 2018 as Serafina Beach Hotel, the property introduced a modern, boutique-style hospitality concept to San Juan’s Condado district, featuring a design-forward aesthetic and a strong social atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Moksa Barrel House won People’s Choice with a single juicy burger featuring a short rib chuck blend.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis was reported to be an early investor in Anthropic, a revelation underscoring the concentration of power at the top of the AI industry.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Meanwhile, nearly half of organizations have already reported experiencing at least one significant negative consequence from AI use, underscoring that the costs of ungoverned deployment are no longer theoretical.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Also, as a luxury boutique camp with astronomical price points, supplying a bedroom robe would’ve been a great, comfort-enhancing touch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The company also is enhancing its loyalty program with new subscription services.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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In all, 204 projects were submitted to Films to Come and 86 to Last Push, underlining the event’s growing pull beyond Spain.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Eze’s goal was their third short corner within the first 10 minutes of the match, and their final total of four for the day was more than in any other game this season, underlining their commitment to this set-piece variation.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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