punctuates

verb

Definition of punctuatesnext
present tense third-person singular of punctuate
as in emphasizes
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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  1. emphasizes
  2. stresses
  3. features
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  • Levitt emphasizes the importance of innovation in overcoming obstacles.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado emphasizes local ingredients and various unique finishes, including Port barrels.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of emphasizes
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  • Nissan stresses that its bench is specially crafted to provide firm seating support during the ride and supple, sofa-like cushion when lounging and sleeping.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Sanders, like Sethi, stresses the importance of viewing social media platforms as a tool to help build an audience, rather than a direct competitor.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of stresses
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  • Evita features lyrics by Rice and music by Lloyd Webber.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bourbon features rich flavors of cherry, honey, and chocolate with a soft Port finish.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of features
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