as in emphasizes
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 punctuates
Sound designer Pietu Korhonen renders Olivia’s solitude palpable using gusts of wind and deafening silences while Utsav Lal’s music punctuates the film’s emotional distress and peace– from the spontaneous chorus of copla mid-bus ride to dance breaks in semi-empty bars.
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Jason Liwag, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
The shows represent a refreshing return to form that punctuates the intimacy of live music, especially for a genre so rooted in makeshift gigs.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Jason Liwag, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
The shows represent a refreshing return to form that punctuates the intimacy of live music, especially for a genre so rooted in makeshift gigs.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuates
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Unlike traditional firms that lock clients into multi-year deals, Anderson emphasizes adaptability.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This principle emphasizes the importance of proactive care.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Led by senior engineer Meng Hao of the China Helicopter Research and Development Institute, the research highlights how intelligent, real-time decision-making could drastically reduce a submarine’s chances of escaping detection.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Klink stresses that while there are palpable success stories, the continent needs more of them.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Miami further stresses defenses by often putting them in motion at the snap to force split-second communication in opposing secondaries.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Vinopure Acne Serum features salicylic acid derived from wintergreen leaves and antioxidant-rich palmitoyl grapeseed extract sourced from the brand’s vineyards in the South of France, which together leave skin clearer and smoother, without tightness or flakiness.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Teja Sajja and Manoj Kumar Manchu play lead roles in the film which also features Shriya Saran, Jagathpathi Babu and Ritika Nayak.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Punctuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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