HARPS (ON) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

harps (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of harp (on)

as in emphasizes

to speak or write about insistently and usually tiresomely there were so many good things about the stage production that it seems churlish to harp on a couple of minor missteps

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The hotel also emphasizes a repair-don’t-replace ethos with building appliances, and uses refillable bottles for all of its toiletries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The company heavily emphasizes one-on-one communication starting at the initial consultation, educating customers and sharing clear next steps throughout the process.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

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Elevated energy prices, fueled by the Iran conflict, continue to drive inflation, a key concern for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh who stresses the need for lower inflation.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Shelby wants to be one of the first passengers onboard because the overhead bin space stresses her out but her husband likes being last.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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