EMPHASIZES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

emphasizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of emphasize

as in highlights

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories

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as in reinforces

to make more apparent that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

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Recent Examples of emphasizes The hotel also emphasizes a repair-don’t-replace ethos with building appliances, and uses refillable bottles for all of its toiletries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The company heavily emphasizes one-on-one communication starting at the initial consultation, educating customers and sharing clear next steps throughout the process. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Vice President Sylvie Hachey emphasizes building a robust technical infrastructure for accurate hotel content and competitive rates. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Scott emphasizes that lychee seeds need warm, moist soil to germinate properly. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 The program emphasizes advancements in autonomy, commerciality, and hybrid power integration, and incorporates innovative features such as voice control to enhance Soldier‑system interaction. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 What Parents Should Do If your seat is part of the recall, Evenflo emphasizes that the seat is perfectly safe in positions 1 through 9 when in forward-facing mode and in 1 through 10 in rear-facing mode. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 July 2026 The Oura Ring education content emphasizes that first-thing sunlight suppresses melatonin and boosts cortisol. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

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Beyond fundraising, the initiative highlights sports as a critical platform for developing character and leadership skills in youth.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Climate change meets history The resurfacing of these warships highlights an increasingly common phenomenon across Europe.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of highlights

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This reinforces the broader shift toward non-ownership models such as rental and resale that Hauteline is leading.

— Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The relative improvement reinforces CHD's defensive appeal, suggesting its low-beta profile is being rewarded as market volatility rises.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of reinforces

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Elevated energy prices, fueled by the Iran conflict, continue to drive inflation, a key concern for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh who stresses the need for lower inflation.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Shelby wants to be one of the first passengers onboard because the overhead bin space stresses her out but her husband likes being last.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of stresses

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Community advocates say the disaster underscores long-standing environmental injustices in Eastside neighborhoods, urging faster cleanup and permanent closure of the facility.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
O’Neill’s quote also underscores why one practice does not suffice.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of underscores

Verb

This move significantly enhances Sky's entertainment package, allowing existing Hayu subscribers via Sky Marketplace to access it through their main Sky subscription.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
How Simtriyo Works Simtriyo enhances the activity of natural chemical messengers in the brain that impact behavior, says Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, a toxicologist at MedStar Health in Washington, DC.

— Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of enhances

Verb

But the vote for the measure underlines opposition to the war even from some members of the President’s party.

— Connor Greene, Time, 23 July 2026
Even the relentless pursuit of Joao Felix across at least three windows underlines his willingness to sign players who have question marks against them.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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