1
as in highlights
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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as in reinforces
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasizes
The report emphasizes that machines are designed to minimize the use of water and to reduce energy consumption without compromising the quality of the final product.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Petrelli gives a nuanced performance that emphasizes the meaning that Thea finds in researching and writing alongside Lövborg, even if the academic and publishing worlds have no place for her.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Hall also emphasizes that eating lots of vegetables and fruits is important not just to boost carbs but also to ensure the body is getting enough micronutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Like Barker and Diplo, Gunna emphasizes that most crucially, Wunna Run Club is a way to share something that’s benefited him with his fans.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
The author emphasizes that the judge’s ruling demonstrates the legal pathway is achievable if Newsom is willing to challenge state law enforcement interests.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The design of the building emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, Pickens said, so that students are trained to work with other health care professionals both in the classroom and in the exam room.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Faruki emphasizes that ethical boundaries remain integral to the system.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The design of the new Vanquish emphasizes the model’s overt power with a teardrop shape that culminates at the back with a dramatic Kamm tail.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Petrelli gives a nuanced performance that emphasizes the meaning that Thea finds in researching and writing alongside Lövborg, even if the academic and publishing worlds have no place for her.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Hall also emphasizes that eating lots of vegetables and fruits is important not just to boost carbs but also to ensure the body is getting enough micronutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Like Barker and Diplo, Gunna emphasizes that most crucially, Wunna Run Club is a way to share something that’s benefited him with his fans.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
The author emphasizes that the judge’s ruling demonstrates the legal pathway is achievable if Newsom is willing to challenge state law enforcement interests.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The design of the building emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, Pickens said, so that students are trained to work with other health care professionals both in the classroom and in the exam room.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Faruki emphasizes that ethical boundaries remain integral to the system.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The design of the new Vanquish emphasizes the model’s overt power with a teardrop shape that culminates at the back with a dramatic Kamm tail.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
Verb
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The discovery highlights the risks taken by both those seeking freedom and those who helped them.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the halftime show’s setting in a sugarcane field highlights the sugar and rum production in the Caribbean, industries at the heart of the Colonial systems and slave trade that shaped our history.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The stronger-than-expected jobs report reinforces the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady at its meeting last month, marking its first pause after three consecutive cuts at the end of 2025, experts said.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The modern version of mindfulness just reinforces separation.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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However, SpaceX stresses that this tracking is no substitute for transparency on the part of satellite operators, who should remember to share data on any trajectory changes.—
David Szondy
February 07,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ceconi stresses against the use of chlorine bleach for its harsh chemical makeup.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Starbucks’s move to expand security for its CEO underscores how an increasingly anti-corporate environment is posing mounting challenges for high-profile figures.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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The back-and-forth underscores how quickly Jackson’s surprise entry has escalated tensions in a race already on track to become the most expensive in state history.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ad features Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Jason Alexander, Jasmine Guy, Jaleel White, Alfonso Ribeiro and Ted Danson, all doing riffs on their past TV characters.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Apple music features the personalized Love and Heartbreak stations, which were introduced for Valentine's Day 2024.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The instant espresso enhances the chocolate flavoring as if there isn't enough chocolate already.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This also underlines how the admirably, anti-tank Heat are being asked to save civilization, protect The Republic, maintain a sense of morality in an immoral world and protect our children’s tomorrow from an accelerated descent into nihilism.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Market pros said this underlines CTAs’ ability to adapt to different market environments and not rely on one single factor.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This overreliance deepens inequities and fuels resentment.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Proper aging concentrates glutamic acid, boosts umami and deepens flavor.—
Shindy Chen
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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