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
As has become common over the past year, subcommittee Democrats emphasized athlete rights—which include employee protections—while Republicans focused on restoring stability to the system.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
His philosophy, which emphasized working with one’s natural lines rather than against them, continues to resonate decades later.
—Rachel Hills, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Instead, emphasize interactive, educational content over passive viewing, says Dr. Mann.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Provide Alternative Leadership Models Leaders within organizations should actively challenge the dominance of forceful, hyper-agentic leadership styles by modeling and rewarding alternative leadership approaches—ones that emphasize collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
His philosophy, which emphasized working with one’s natural lines rather than against them, continues to resonate decades later.
—Rachel Hills, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Instead, emphasize interactive, educational content over passive viewing, says Dr. Mann.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Provide Alternative Leadership Models Leaders within organizations should actively challenge the dominance of forceful, hyper-agentic leadership styles by modeling and rewarding alternative leadership approaches—ones that emphasize collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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Polls have shown a nearly 35 - 45 percentage point drop in support for Israel among Americans born after 1980 - highlighting a big generational divide.—
Yonat Shimron,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Frankel opted to bronze and highlight nearly her entire body with the glowy tint, achieving a sunless-tan effect that emphasized her washboard abs and toned arms.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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While none of the concepts discussed are new, Buffett reinforced insights relevant to the current state of investing, particularly Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance business.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Lim co-wrote the script for the hit Crazy Rich Asians feature from Warner Bros. released in 2018 with Peter Chiarelli.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Young will be accompanied on all the shows by the Chrome Hearts band, featuring his longtime collaborator keyboardist/organist Spooner Oldham, as well as Promise of the Real members Micah Nelson (guitar/vocals), Corey McCormick (bass) and Anthony LoGerfo (drums).—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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The cost in time and technology underscores gold’s friction in everyday use.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The investigation into iHeartMedia underscores broader concerns about the transparency of artist promotion and compensation in the music industry.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Kang stressed this finding is supported by public records as well as materials provided by the government.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Professor Sawhney stressed that these applications are not standalone solutions but part of a broader AI ecosystem, combining traditional machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI to deliver optimal results.—
Taarini Kaur Dang,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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For example, a healthcare provider using a unified content model can empower their staff to retrieve patient records or research data with ease, reducing the burden on management and enhancing patient experience.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Many athletes use it to reduce inflammation and enhance muscle repair.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Still, the Europeans underlined the importance of the moment.—
TIME,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, has seized the moment after the return of Donald Trump to the White House put the transatlantic alliance in turmoil and underlined the urgency for Europe to strengthen its own defenses.—
Reuters,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Multi-sensory engagement—blending visuals, sound, touch, and even scent—can deepen emotional connections, making customers more likely to return and spread the word.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This has deepened anxieties over China's economic future, already on shaky ground because of a property sector crunch, mounting local government debt and a host of other challenges.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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