as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point (up)
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
26 Apr. 2025 -
Pareek’s fantastic results highlight the importance of close collaboration between hardware and software teams for delivering products that are not only functional but also efficient and scalable.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sheridan emphasizes that businesses should openly discuss costs and pricing on their websites.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The company emphasizes quality control improvements after past recalls.—
Olivia Evans,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Despite the rising rate of PPD potentially reflecting improved screening and diagnosis practices, the study stresses the importance of developing and implementing interventions to prevent the condition.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Snacks are easiest to take off a shopping list As consumers are watching their finances and stressed about their budgets, the snack category is the easiest to drop, said Chris Costagli, vice president and food insights lead for NielsenIQ (NIQ).—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The new Insta account features a number of intimate moments from Sheeran’s life and career.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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Alongside original members Tim Gane and Laetitia Sadier, Instant Holograms on Metal Film features contributions from Cooper Crain, Rob Frye, Ben LaMar Gay, Ric Elsworth, Holger Zapf, Marie Merlet, and Molly Read.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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