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
Afterward, stroll River Street, where retail therapy punctuates a perfect day.
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Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In the hands of the six-piece band, the shivering chords of that miniature apocalyptic soul song build into a cathartic climax, which Wasner punctuates with weeping slide guitar.
—Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Storrie punctuates the jab with a shot from his finger guns, which brings Johnson crumbling to the ground.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
Crisp dialogue punctuates the story as Clark richly shows how people actually talk to each other, from the police colleagues to families in distress.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The closing scene, in which the four embrace as fireworks go off, punctuates all of this onscreen thinking with external action to match.
—Niela Orr, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Their jawboning punctuates the stillnesses in the forest.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2025
The Aces success punctuates how sports have arrived in Vegas, with the Stanley Cup-winning success of the Golden Knights and imminent arrival of Major League Baseball’s Athletics.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 11 Oct. 2025
There’s a tennis court, a wild swimming pool, and a whimsical folly tower that punctuates the landscape like a page from a storybook.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In the hands of the six-piece band, the shivering chords of that miniature apocalyptic soul song build into a cathartic climax, which Wasner punctuates with weeping slide guitar.
—Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Storrie punctuates the jab with a shot from his finger guns, which brings Johnson crumbling to the ground.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
Crisp dialogue punctuates the story as Clark richly shows how people actually talk to each other, from the police colleagues to families in distress.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The closing scene, in which the four embrace as fireworks go off, punctuates all of this onscreen thinking with external action to match.
—Niela Orr, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Their jawboning punctuates the stillnesses in the forest.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2025
The Aces success punctuates how sports have arrived in Vegas, with the Stanley Cup-winning success of the Golden Knights and imminent arrival of Major League Baseball’s Athletics.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 11 Oct. 2025
There’s a tennis court, a wild swimming pool, and a whimsical folly tower that punctuates the landscape like a page from a storybook.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuates
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One team emphasizes one angle, another picks something else, and the campaign feels disconnected.—
Maria Alonso,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Finding inspiration everywhere, from fashion photography to Harajuku Girls, Gordon-Crozier especially emphasizes filmmaker Michel Gondry’s influence.—
Tomris Laffly,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Set the scene Set on 25 acres atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the resort’s white exterior, punctuated by evocative arches, highlights the bright turquoise water below, creating a stunning setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The festival highlights Mexican cuisine at its finest.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Rodman stresses the importance of removing personal information, such as your name and Social Security number, from any chatbot input to protect your privacy.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The article stresses that visionaries set direction, while integrators manage daily operations.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Warner Theatre hosts the distillery for VIP Room events and fundraisers, and A Tasteful Event, which benefits the FISH food pantry and shelter in Torrington, features food by local restaurants and vendors, including the Litchfield Distillery.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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One especially striking image features the galaxy rising above a sea of clouds in La Palma, creating an almost surreal scene.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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