as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuate
Undeniably, though, his time at Villa was punctuated by extreme highs and lows, with his first, and worst, injury leaving lingering regret.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
That point was further punctuated on Thursday at Maples Pavilion, when the Golden Bears beat Stanford 75-72.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Her podcast feels like being in an old-school gay bar where intergenerational groups learn from one another, sharing outrageous stories, hot gossip and tips for survival, always punctuated by laughter and looking forward to what’s next.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Those opinions are usually punctuated by scolding those who do not immediately comply.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
That point was further punctuated on Thursday at Maples Pavilion, when the Golden Bears beat Stanford 75-72.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Her podcast feels like being in an old-school gay bar where intergenerational groups learn from one another, sharing outrageous stories, hot gossip and tips for survival, always punctuated by laughter and looking forward to what’s next.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Those opinions are usually punctuated by scolding those who do not immediately comply.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuate
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Trump and Vice President JD Vance have emphasized that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are largely off the table except for fraud and abuse.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025
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However, Surya emphasized that her goal with This City is a Battlefield was never to make a documentary.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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Likewise, the sea environment needed to evoke both vastness and reclusiveness to highlight the isolated and tense mood of the story.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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The transformation, which began last year, is meant to highlight the focus on BERGs in strengthening the employee community and workplace experience.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Waltz pushed back on the idea that Europe and Ukraine had been sidelined, while Rubio appeared at pains to stress that any agreement will include Ukraine.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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And instead of stressing over lottery odds and fantasizing about ping pong balls, the Nets are almost in position to do the unthinkable: punch their ticket to the postseason.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Solarium, for example, featured on many ships in its fleet, offers lounge space, whirlpools and more.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The 40th-anniversary special in 2015 featured a cold open with Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, a monologue from Steve Martin with a bevy of celebrity cameos, and sketches with more of the show's all-timers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Punctuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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