as in intensified
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Relevance
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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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as in reinforced
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasized
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Similarly, Lisa Perini, owner of Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Texas, emphasized that wine is integral to the overall dining experience.
—Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Carney acknowledged the economic uncertainty facing the country and emphasized the importance of defending Canada's interests.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
What to Know Oz also emphasized the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine in making health care more efficient and accessible.
—Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The researchers emphasized that this system must be incredibly efficient, as squid can use the energy to alter their entire body’s appearance underwater where only low levels of light can penetrate.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
While all zodiac signs will be graced with fresh opportunities and new beginnings in the weeks surrounding the new moon, specific themes correlating with the Air sign's vibes will be emphasized.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Ansari also emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and DACA recipients.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Collins displayed an email from then-AT&T President Paul La Schiazza that emphasized Madigan’s support for organized labor.
—Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
Pelosi emphasized that appropriations leaders Rosa DeLauro and Patty Murray had presented a better alternative — a four-week extension to allow for continued negotiations.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Similarly, Lisa Perini, owner of Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Texas, emphasized that wine is integral to the overall dining experience.
—Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Carney acknowledged the economic uncertainty facing the country and emphasized the importance of defending Canada's interests.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
What to Know Oz also emphasized the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine in making health care more efficient and accessible.
—Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The researchers emphasized that this system must be incredibly efficient, as squid can use the energy to alter their entire body’s appearance underwater where only low levels of light can penetrate.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
While all zodiac signs will be graced with fresh opportunities and new beginnings in the weeks surrounding the new moon, specific themes correlating with the Air sign's vibes will be emphasized.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Ansari also emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and DACA recipients.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Collins displayed an email from then-AT&T President Paul La Schiazza that emphasized Madigan’s support for organized labor.
—Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
Verb
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However, the company has since reinforced its long-term commitment to the country and made great efforts to restore its standing in the local market.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.—
Dr. Sunita Sah,
TIME,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There isn’t one specific, universal food that people should avoid to get rid of chronic pain, Strath stressed.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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Yet, the ultimate surprise was feeling stressed by policy demands.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have been red hot to start the 2024-25 season, and center Jarrett Allen underscored that statement with an impressive trick shot before Monday night’s game tipped off.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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While the absence of major geopolitical disruptions kept markets relatively stable, significant milestones underscored the dynamic nature of the sector.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Last year's Uber Eats' Super Bowl commercial featured Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, David and Victoria Beckham, Jelly Roll and Usher.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Also among the photos was a shot of Chicago’s incredible personalized cake, which featured a pink and white cowboy boot, a western belt and ‘Chi’ written out in pink rope.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The fate of the venue underlined deep worries about pandemic-era gentrification of the high desert, as big-money real estate and entertainment firms jockeyed for control of desirable properties and development opportunities.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Text appearing for the first time in the new statement is in red and underlined.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Formal compliance with the Howey test does not negate the risks of concentrated ownership, inadequate disclosures, or public confusion over the token’s purpose and legitimacy.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The new funding is part of a concentrated drive in the past few years to revive the once-thriving industrial town as developers look to infuse it with a series of modern apartment and mixed-use projects.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Deep divisions The angry scenes on Thursday highlighted divisions that have deepened since Netanyahu returned to power as head of a right-wing coalition at the end of 2022.—
Reuters,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those convictions were only deepened in the spring and summer of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and post-George Floyd protests.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Majors was arrested and charged with three counts of third-degree assault, one count of second-degree harassment and one count of aggravated harassment, all misdemeanors.—
Rebecca Keegan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Alaniz Pineda, of Meridian, was booked into the Ada County Jail on suspicion of five felonies: two counts of aggravated battery, with an enhancement for use a deadly weapon, and two counts of robbery.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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