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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
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
And, following his death, Anixter’s family also emphasized just how deeply baseball shaped his life.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
That fact may have some meat-eaters on edge, but public health leaders have emphasized repeatedly that the parasite is not a threat to the nation’s food safety.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Now, the Tour’s organizers have decided to update the format — which generally used to see the team credited with the time of their fourth rider across the line (sometimes the fifth), which emphasized the need to keep the team together.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The source emphasized that the Omanis have maintained their commitment to let shipping traffic pass without tolls and noted that the proposal did not contain any mandatory tolls.
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Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The Coast Guard emphasized the high-stakes rescue serves as a powerful reminder of why its crews train constantly and remain ready to respond at any hour of the day or night.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Elsewhere in the conversation, Winfrey appealed to creators’ sense of responsibility and emphasized that influence carries obligations.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Antonella Capelli, Lectra’s president for EMEA, emphasized the growing importance of trend data in a fast-changing fashion landscape shaped by global economic and consumer shifts.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Since Craig Breslow took over as chief baseball officer the club has instead emphasized college pitchers, particularly big-bodied flamethrowers out of the SEC.
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
And, following his death, Anixter’s family also emphasized just how deeply baseball shaped his life.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
That fact may have some meat-eaters on edge, but public health leaders have emphasized repeatedly that the parasite is not a threat to the nation’s food safety.
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Now, the Tour’s organizers have decided to update the format — which generally used to see the team credited with the time of their fourth rider across the line (sometimes the fifth), which emphasized the need to keep the team together.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The source emphasized that the Omanis have maintained their commitment to let shipping traffic pass without tolls and noted that the proposal did not contain any mandatory tolls.
—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The Coast Guard emphasized the high-stakes rescue serves as a powerful reminder of why its crews train constantly and remain ready to respond at any hour of the day or night.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Elsewhere in the conversation, Winfrey appealed to creators’ sense of responsibility and emphasized that influence carries obligations.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Antonella Capelli, Lectra’s president for EMEA, emphasized the growing importance of trend data in a fast-changing fashion landscape shaped by global economic and consumer shifts.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
Adjective
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The intensified scrutiny comes after a string of charter operators have struggled financially over the past two years.
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During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
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Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
Verb
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The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems.
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Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.
Adjective
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The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.
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Finally, Google now is using AI to provide enhanced protection when using Google Chrome to recognize scam websites and warn you about them.
Verb
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Jack Compton / Getty Images Gray also stressed the importance of keeping the locker room together despite the frustrating stretch.
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For a family already scared and stressed, that free access made a big difference.
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The highly organized religious extravaganza underscored the society’s international reach despite its schismatic outsider status, and appeal to conservative, traditionalist Catholics wary of the modern, secular world.
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More recently, however, Turkey has leaned closer to NATO, whose importance was underscored during the Iran war when alliance missile defenses intercepted four missiles fired from Iran into Turkish territory.
Adjective
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.
Verb
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Anne Hathaway’s latest Instagram post featured more than just an exciting announcement.
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The song also featured heavily in the series’ promotional materials.
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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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