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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
Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Distant quasar Matt Bradford, a NASA scientist involved in the research, emphasized the importance of this discovery.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Murphy emphasized the need for a comprehensive immigration plan that considers both businesses and consumers.
—Matt Galka, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
Detroit’s players and coaches emphasized the chance for a reset going into the three-day holiday break this week, and maybe that solves a few issues.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Some have also emphasized their efforts to reduce out-of-pocket insulin costs for patients.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The most important thing, Benton emphasized, was that the players didn’t react to their mistakes.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Willis emphasized the importance of sharing the incredible journey of Harris.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
In conversations with journalists in the two-thousands, Alice emphasized her adoration for Gerry, who sometimes picked her up at the end of interviews.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Graves also emphasized the need for private-sector involvement in future rail projects, citing Brightline's operations in Florida and Las Vegas as a successful example of private investment.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Distant quasar Matt Bradford, a NASA scientist involved in the research, emphasized the importance of this discovery.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Murphy emphasized the need for a comprehensive immigration plan that considers both businesses and consumers.
—Matt Galka, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
Detroit’s players and coaches emphasized the chance for a reset going into the three-day holiday break this week, and maybe that solves a few issues.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Some have also emphasized their efforts to reduce out-of-pocket insulin costs for patients.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The most important thing, Benton emphasized, was that the players didn’t react to their mistakes.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Willis emphasized the importance of sharing the incredible journey of Harris.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
In conversations with journalists in the two-thousands, Alice emphasized her adoration for Gerry, who sometimes picked her up at the end of interviews.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
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However, the company has since reinforced its long-term commitment to the country and made great efforts to restore its standing in the local market.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.Dr. Sunita Sah, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
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That way, its regenerative blend can soften fine lines, even skin tone, and soothe stressed skin by morning.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Macron hinted that similar policies could resume but stressed reconstruction efforts would take precedence.Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have been red hot to start the 2024-25 season, and center Jarrett Allen underscored that statement with an impressive trick shot before Monday night’s game tipped off.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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While the absence of major geopolitical disruptions kept markets relatively stable, significant milestones underscored the dynamic nature of the sector.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The jacket of the suit featured two slit pockets as well as a harness design that looped around the back of the neck.Mikelle Street, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024
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That first Olympics featured 43 events, with only men competing.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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The fate of the venue underlined deep worries about pandemic-era gentrification of the high desert, as big-money real estate and entertainment firms jockeyed for control of desirable properties and development opportunities.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Text appearing for the first time in the new statement is in red and underlined.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hair masks help to replenish and repair by deeply hydrating and nourishing your strands with concentrated conditioning ingredients.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many vendors offer concentrated kratom extracts, which are significantly more potent than regular kratom powder.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Although Moscow has supplied Beijing with arms for years—including advanced fighter aircraft, air defense systems, and antiship missiles—their defense ties have deepened at an alarming rate.Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
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In New York, first-degree murder charges are reserved for killings with aggravated circumstances, such as those involving police officers, torture or if someone is hired to kill.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Three of the men involved who committed the fatal assault – Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral – were each found guilty of aggravated murder.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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