1
as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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2
as in reinforcing
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasizing
The brand aims to stand out in-aisle with clear positioning, emphasizing design, performance, and practical sustainability.
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Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
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Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Hyaluronic acid helps draw moisture into the skin, which can reduce the likelihood of powder settling into fine lines or emphasizing dryness.
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Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Pennick and Kathy Elgas had — yet again — bantered that very morning over his reticence to adopt another cat, with the volunteer emphasizing the overwhelming need and Pennick stressing his need to protect his heart from the inevitable pain of a cat eventually dying.
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Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The new processor is designed for agentic AI applications while emphasizing energy efficiency.
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Lim Hui Jie,leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
In separate interviews, the Democrats have sought to highlight their differences — while emphasizing their approaches and experience as difference makers.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
—
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Hyaluronic acid helps draw moisture into the skin, which can reduce the likelihood of powder settling into fine lines or emphasizing dryness.
—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Pennick and Kathy Elgas had — yet again — bantered that very morning over his reticence to adopt another cat, with the volunteer emphasizing the overwhelming need and Pennick stressing his need to protect his heart from the inevitable pain of a cat eventually dying.
—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The new processor is designed for agentic AI applications while emphasizing energy efficiency.
—
Lim Hui Jie,leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
In separate interviews, the Democrats have sought to highlight their differences — while emphasizing their approaches and experience as difference makers.
—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
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However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
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The show includes photos, cultural projects, personal stories and more, highlighting the establishment and development of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
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By turning watch parties into product discovery moments, the brand reaches consumers precisely when soft drink consumption peaks, while reinforcing its positioning as a healthier alternative to traditional game-day beverages.
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The company’s logo centers on Vine Street itself, reinforcing a sense of place within the neighborhood.
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Novo Nordisk is stressing the overall health benefits of Wegovy, including lower risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
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Beijing, Bangalore and Shanghai achieved scores of around 85% each, with Asian respondents stressing that their cities are welcoming to everyone.
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Without a unified, clean, and accessible data structure, AI outputs quickly become ambiguous, hallucinated, and diluted, deepening the clarity crisis rather than resolving it.
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State Street granted Saudi fund administration license State Street has secured a fund administration license in Saudi Arabia, thereby deepening the presence of one of the world’s biggest custodian banks in the kingdom.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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Take a look Currency of America 250 An uncirculated set of coins featuring change marking America's 250th birthday is now available ahead of the nation's anniversary on July 4.
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Abigail is one of only a small number of people worldwide to receive DBS specifically for Tourette, underscoring both the promise and the caution around the procedure.
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This incident exposed the fragility of AI governance, underscoring the critical need for enterprises to diversify their AI model dependencies.
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This approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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Beyond these three greenlights, Safran, Register and Girardi shared updates on both adult, young adult and kids upcoming tv series, underlining the strong commitment both studios have in bringing DC characters to global audiences of all ages.
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Yet usage of the technology is also growing quickly and more broadly, the financial giant noted in a report, underlining AI's enormous commercial potential.
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“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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