1
as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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2
as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasize
Pointing to Florida’s recent unwillingness to expand federal food assistance programs, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Democrat who represents parts of Miami-Dade, emphasized that the state government cannot be counted on to pick up SNAP costs.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada’s independence and resilience.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Given that the 2028 Olympics, which is being held in Los Angeles, will feature a surfing competition at Trestles Beach in San Diego County, there’s even more of a reason to emphasize these sports right now, several council members said.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
As the president of World-Voices Organization, Washington also emphasizes the significance of community, especially at a time when many voice actors and creatives feel isolated or vulnerable.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada’s independence and resilience.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Given that the 2028 Olympics, which is being held in Los Angeles, will feature a surfing competition at Trestles Beach in San Diego County, there’s even more of a reason to emphasize these sports right now, several council members said.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
As the president of World-Voices Organization, Washington also emphasizes the significance of community, especially at a time when many voice actors and creatives feel isolated or vulnerable.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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Seven years later, Meghan marked her seventh anniversary with Harry by sharing a collage of previously unseen personal photos highlighting milestones throughout their relationship, including a wedding portrait by Lubomirski.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The Cubs swept the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-4 and 11-2. 1978 — Willie Stargell hit a 535-foot homer off Montreal’s Wayne Twitchell — the longest home run in Montreal’s Olympic Stadium — to highlight the Pirates’ 6-0 victory.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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That reinforces the original (or last) experience the customer had with you.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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The movie features an A-list cast that includes Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, as well as Wilde herself.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Since starting his rewards travel blog in 2011, his work has been featured on HuffingtonPost.com, TechCrunch.com, Hyatt.com, Yahoo Finance, and Inc.com.—
Geoff Whitmore,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But his words, and similar comments by former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in an interview with the BBC, underscored the rift within Israel.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The decision underscores the state of the evolution of the virus, which has now essentially become endemic in the U.S. and other countries.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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Manufacturers have stressed to the Trump administration in talks that any tariffs need to take into account the cost of running and expanding operations in the U.S., and the administration's policy may run counter to the reshoring aim.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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On top of that, other reductions to federal programs and the possibility of a recession will stress state government during the coming fiscal year.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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This was underlined after the FA Cup semi-final, a day when Villa let a golden opportunity to rubber-stamp Emery’s era with a trophy pass by.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But Zimbabwe are playing 11 this year - the equal most alongside Australia - to underline their determination of being a good Test nation.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This could deepen existing social inequalities, creating new layers of privilege and marginalization.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Months passed and her discomfort deepened into a piercing pain, but by the time she was taken seriously, a scary diagnosis left one of her ovaries beyond saving.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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