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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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as in reinforced
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasized
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Antonella Capelli, Lectra’s president for EMEA, emphasized the growing importance of trend data in a fast-changing fashion landscape shaped by global economic and consumer shifts.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Old way refers to the original version of voguing, up through the late ’80s, which emphasized clean, symmetrical lines in the body and sharp angles.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The researchers emphasized that these specific measurements are critical medical indicators of an older adult's future health.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Last season, Santa Clara emphasized winning the possession game, which meant forcing turnovers, getting offensive rebounds and limiting turnovers, all areas in which Graves thrived.
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Matthew Ho,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
In the General Atomics statement, California officials emphasized the award’s alignment with broader economic and clean energy goals within the US.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The host emphasized that Noah was her first-ever boyfriend.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Policymakers have repeatedly emphasized the importance of bringing price growth under control before considering additional rate cuts, and with inflation ticking upward, the central bank has little incentive to ease borrowing costs.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
Elsewhere in the conversation, Winfrey appealed to creators’ sense of responsibility and emphasized that influence carries obligations.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Antonella Capelli, Lectra’s president for EMEA, emphasized the growing importance of trend data in a fast-changing fashion landscape shaped by global economic and consumer shifts.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Old way refers to the original version of voguing, up through the late ’80s, which emphasized clean, symmetrical lines in the body and sharp angles.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The researchers emphasized that these specific measurements are critical medical indicators of an older adult's future health.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Last season, Santa Clara emphasized winning the possession game, which meant forcing turnovers, getting offensive rebounds and limiting turnovers, all areas in which Graves thrived.
—
Matthew Ho,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
In the General Atomics statement, California officials emphasized the award’s alignment with broader economic and clean energy goals within the US.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The host emphasized that Noah was her first-ever boyfriend.
—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Policymakers have repeatedly emphasized the importance of bringing price growth under control before considering additional rate cuts, and with inflation ticking upward, the central bank has little incentive to ease borrowing costs.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
Adjective
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The intensified scrutiny comes after a string of charter operators have struggled financially over the past two years.
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During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
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Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
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The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems.
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Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.
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The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways.
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The costs went up after Republican lawmakers let the enhanced premium tax credits expire; Democrats shut down the government in October 2025 trying to negotiate an extension that would have kept prices low.
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Jack Compton / Getty Images Gray also stressed the importance of keeping the locker room together despite the frustrating stretch.
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For a family already scared and stressed, that free access made a big difference.
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The highly organized religious extravaganza underscored the society’s international reach despite its schismatic outsider status, and appeal to conservative, traditionalist Catholics wary of the modern, secular world.
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More recently, however, Turkey has leaned closer to NATO, whose importance was underscored during the Iran war when alliance missile defenses intercepted four missiles fired from Iran into Turkish territory.
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.
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Anne Hathaway’s latest Instagram post featured more than just an exciting announcement.
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The song also featured heavily in the series’ promotional materials.
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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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