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
This shift aimed to emphasize procedural fairness – rules that all states, in theory, had agreed upon – rather than a system explicitly rooted in liberal ideological commitments.
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Yoon emphasizes that the Warner Brothers partnership is just one global deal of many that CJ ENM has unveiled in the last year.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
The Terps’ style of defense, which emphasizes stressing ball handlers and creating turnovers with a full-court press, matches up well against Grand Canyon’s shaky offense.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
To Begin Developing This Trait: Practice presenting data to different audiences, and emphasize the human element of change management.
—Ben Jones, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Yoon emphasizes that the Warner Brothers partnership is just one global deal of many that CJ ENM has unveiled in the last year.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
The Terps’ style of defense, which emphasizes stressing ball handlers and creating turnovers with a full-court press, matches up well against Grand Canyon’s shaky offense.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
To Begin Developing This Trait: Practice presenting data to different audiences, and emphasize the human element of change management.
—Ben Jones, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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Nona Faustine, a photographer who used her work to highlight the perseverance of Black women, has died at 48.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her videos feature cooking tutorials but also highlight household tips, seasonal advice, and heartfelt life lessons.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those inquiries reinforce earlier press reports based on leaks and add frightening detail.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This reinforces the understanding that poor sleep is not just a symptom, but a contributing factor to mental health challenges.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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The bright and airy spaces will feature 12-foot ceilings and arched 10 by 10-foot operable windows that allow for ample natural ventilation.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere, British filmmaker and producer Asif Kapadia will feature as part of the VdR-Industry days with a masterclass.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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Diversify Your Portfolio — The Tesla crash underscores the classic lesson: don’t put all your eggs in one basket.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Southwest's relatively low baggage fee revenue in past years underscores how its old policy set it apart.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Butner said inflation has stressed budgets and that a national reduction in jobs is typically an indication more people will use the food bank’s services.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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Wildlife experts stress that influencers and tourists - like everyone else - should do their best to appreciate nature from a safe distance and carefully research ethical ways to visit and volunteer with animals up close.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Those who voted for the plan cited the economic benefits and said the expansion would enhance the area.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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Yet the performances over the past few weeks, and the inability to juggle every competition with strong, different starting XIs, has underlined the need for change this summer.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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McKinsey further notes that AI can increase operating profits by 9% to 15%, underlining its strong ROI potential.—
Jitender Jain,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Both prove facile stabs at deepening their male counterparts.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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What’s Next: The Fed, Earnings, and More Tariff Talk As investors look forward, the focus shifts to a few catalysts that could either stabilize markets or deepen the decline: The Federal Reserve’s next moves, a fresh batch of economic data, Russia Ukraine Peace talks, and the ongoing trade war.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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