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
Local communities are encouraged to assist in identifying and preserving these sites, as their involvement will aid archaeologists in safeguarding this piece of Irish history and illuminating the lives of a demographic that deserves to be remembered, as emphasized in the press release.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
But in a letter to lawmakers, the company emphasized its safety procedures, including daily inspections and workplace safety training.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
James emphasized that accountability isn’t a single milestone—but an ongoing commitment.
—Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
The morning show’s array of hosts often refer to one another as a family in regular circumstances, a bond that has only been emphasized in NBC’s coverage of Nancy Guthrie’s case.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
But in a letter to lawmakers, the company emphasized its safety procedures, including daily inspections and workplace safety training.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
James emphasized that accountability isn’t a single milestone—but an ongoing commitment.
—Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
The morning show’s array of hosts often refer to one another as a family in regular circumstances, a bond that has only been emphasized in NBC’s coverage of Nancy Guthrie’s case.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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Daryanani highlighted that despite ongoing weakness in the Gaming category, revenues from the other five categories of App Store revenue grew by double digits, led by Music (up 21%), Other (21%), Photo and Video (18%), Social Networking (11%) and Entertainment (10%).—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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This week's quiz highlights leading ladies, music milestones and much more.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The new edition will debut at Cosmoprof Miami in 2026, marking the next release within the Odyssey collection and reinforcing the brand’s ongoing interest in continuity and reinterpretation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The title is also riding high across South Asia, including chart-topping or near-the-top placement in markets such as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, reinforcing the film’s regional pull beyond its home base.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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An exhibit in the case features a text exchange between Freedman’s legal partner Miles Cooley and a potential plaintiff their firm apparently planned to represent against Lanng.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Arlington Heights rally, sponsored by the non-profit suburban marketing group Chicago Northwest and a group of local residents and business leaders called Touchdown Arlington, is to feature local leaders calling for state lawmakers to pass the Mega Projects bill.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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France opened its consulate the same day, a move that paired with Canada’s opening, and underscores European and Canadian aims to reassure Greenlanders worried about a possible annexation.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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Notable attendees underscore the event’s broad appeal across business and sports communities.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Williams and Murphy will stress rookie left guard Jared Wilson for most of the game in pass protection, while fellow rookie Will Campbell should have his hands full with edge rushers DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Plants that are already stressed indoors or grown in overcrowded conditions with poor airflow are more likely to develop fungal issues, like damping off or plant edema (lesions on the underside of leaves).—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Items such as candle sconces and decorative milagros add a touch of sparkle and enhance the mood.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the end result – which set aside roughly $80 billion to the Education Department for fiscal year 2026 – underlined the political limitations of one of the White House's most nebulous goals.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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That is the second-highest tally in the Chelsea squad behind Joao Pedro (162), underlining that the Argentina international has become the team’s secondary goal threat when the ball goes wide.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Anand cited deepening ties on defense, security, climate change, economic resilience and Arctic co-operation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hicks' work with the charity, combined with his fluency in Spanish, helped deepen his ties to immigrant communities.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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