1
as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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2
as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasize
The new campaign is meant to convey to the world Ford's shift from a product-first to a human-first company that emphasizes aspects of Ford beyond its vehicles.
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
During the dinner, which began with a classical concert, Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada emphasized the TV group’s role as a leading partner of French and European cinema.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite her accomplishments in the worlds of faith, fashion and pageants, Erika emphasized that her priorities in life included being a wife and mother.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, the researchers emphasize that the search must go on.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
During the dinner, which began with a classical concert, Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada emphasized the TV group’s role as a leading partner of French and European cinema.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite her accomplishments in the worlds of faith, fashion and pageants, Erika emphasized that her priorities in life included being a wife and mother.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, the researchers emphasize that the search must go on.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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The win highlighted the robot’s endurance and hinted at broader applications in sports and beyond.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Recent news reports highlight several incidents where this sort of data leak has already happened.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Instead of predictive policing that reinforces existing biases, envision AI that helps communities understand and address root causes of social problems.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s not the case with the Margaret Dabbs London Nail Strengthening Treatment, which reinforces flimsy fingernails after just one swipe of its brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Quite a few designs featured striking swirls, which Daveed says speak to the ways that many Haitian immigrants must travel when heading into the United States for a better life.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The comments underscore how Qualcomm, a major player in smartphone chips, is diversifying its business into new areas, with automotive among its fastest-growing divisions.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Israeli attacks on Syrian soil since Assad’s fall, as well as recent outbreaks of fighting in the Sweida region of southern Syria, underscore the ongoing fragility of the Syrian government and concerns over its ability to contain violence and migration outside of its borders.—
David Mednicoff,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Polite dogs are allowed, but your pup might get stressed in the noisy, crowded park.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Experts stress that normalizing GSM as a medical condition rather than a decline is key to encouraging care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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That is, the group enables Hamas to be both arsonist and firefighter, enhancing its control and reach into the lives of average, everyday Palestinians in Gaza.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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On working with Korean artist Lee Ufan, product creation executive director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani underlines the parallel role of the Finissimo as a canvas for artists and architects, and its chameleonic nature.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The keeper also underlined the importance of self-reliance.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This technological advance is expected to significantly deepen our understanding of brain function, providing critical insights into how perception, cognition, and behavior are intricately linked to underlying neural processes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Rethinking Education For The AI Age Our educational systems, designed for a pre-digital world, are vulnerable to deepening the hybrid cognitive trap.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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