as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuate
Luxury bags from Hermès, Chanel, and Goyard, along with a trove of Billionaire Boys Club items and art by Futura 2000, punctuate the collection with a blend of high fashion and streetwear flair.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Once the rally finally started, Cecile’s speech–punctuated with off-the-cuff jokes–drew a standing ovation.
—Ilyse Hogue, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
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Hemmed in by turquoise waters and the soaring, sandy mountains that punctuate the coastline of Baja, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto is nothing short of breathtaking.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
Waves of faceless enemies are thrown at the player to be defeated, occasionally punctuating in a higher-stakes showdown with a more dangerous foe.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Once the rally finally started, Cecile’s speech–punctuated with off-the-cuff jokes–drew a standing ovation.
—Ilyse Hogue, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto
Hemmed in by turquoise waters and the soaring, sandy mountains that punctuate the coastline of Baja, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto is nothing short of breathtaking.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
Waves of faceless enemies are thrown at the player to be defeated, occasionally punctuating in a higher-stakes showdown with a more dangerous foe.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuate
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For years, the company had emphasized to-go orders from its mobile app and even remodeled cafes to remove seating.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Cheekbones are emphasized when the bangs reach the tip of the nose (see Emily Ratajkowski).—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
1 Feb. 2025
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His numerous patents and contributions to industrial literature highlight his ability to innovate and rethink traditional processes.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Sources stressed that the new Culture Sec’s idea is just one of a number being considered and is not set in stone.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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Panama’s President Mulino has stressed that sovereignty over the canal is not up for debate.—
Nate Iglehart,
The Christian Science Monitor,
5 Feb. 2025
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The first beauty brand to receive the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use certification, Tilt features two refillable products at launch, a $28 Lashscape mascara and a $26 Grip Stick lip treatment coming in five sheer shades.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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All Burberry heritage trench coats feature the ability to withstand wind, heavy rain, and a hint of snow thanks to their shower-resistant cotton gabardine construction.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Punctuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuate. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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