italicizing

verb

present participle of italicize
as in emphasizing
to make more apparent high-definition television italicizes every line and wrinkle in an actor's face

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Recent Examples of italicizing And the notes that accompany the sermons in outline form are strikingly similar to those Bickle provided for years, even down to the practice of boldfacing, italicizing and underlining certain points. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Participants are asked to create their models in Excel and they’re also expected to follow industry norms for formatting the models, including for areas like margin sizes and italicizing percentages. — Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for italicizing
  1. emphasizing
  2. reinforcing
Verb
  • The brand aims to stand out in-aisle with clear positioning, emphasizing design, performance, and practical sustainability.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Definition of emphasizing
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  • By turning watch parties into product discovery moments, the brand reaches consumers precisely when soft drink consumption peaks, while reinforcing its positioning as a healthier alternative to traditional game-day beverages.
    — Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The company’s logo centers on Vine Street itself, reinforcing a sense of place within the neighborhood.
    — J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Definition of reinforcing

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“Italicizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/italicizing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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