punctuates

verb

present tense third-person singular of punctuate
as in emphasizes
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table

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Recent Examples of punctuates The tragic and avoidable death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who was thrown from a runaway carriage, punctuates the urgent need for reform. — Wayne Pacelle, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 Anna’s guess comes closest, and Ify’s is furthest, which Sam punctuates via the first instance of the song that defines this episode. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026 The distant thud of shelling punctuates the evening, refuting one guest’s optimism that the latest ceasefire agreement will endure. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 What this recent research on podcast discovery by Sounds Profitable / JAR Research punctuates is that the avenues of finding new podcasts aren’t formalized and rigid, but dependent on age, income, background, and lifestyle. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Music, in fact, punctuates the intense dramatic story arcs in Wilde’s third directorial feature, an Edward Albee-like relationship dramedy set around a frisky dinner get-together between two couples in a San Francisco apartment building. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 1 July 2026 Renowned gold-leaf atelier Giusto Manetti Battiloro, whose restoration portfolio includes the Florence Cathedral, London’s Big Ben, and the Rockefeller Center’s Prometheus statue, was commissioned to create the beacon-like element that punctuates the building’s light-refracting white facade. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 Guest guitarist Tom Morello punctuates the sound on stage in a style uniquely his own, his pedal board a force to be reckoned with and his famously political approach to music a distinctly on-brand fit for the tour. — Brandon Shaw, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026 Afterward, stroll River Street, where retail therapy punctuates a perfect day. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuates
  1. emphasizes
  2. highlights
  3. stresses
  4. features
Verb
  • Okuyama emphasizes a focus on lightweight construction and a direct human connection, using traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • If an episode set in the desert emphasizes orange, the next might lean toward the green of the rainforest, followed by the white of snow, and so on.
    — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasizes
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  • Executive chef Brendan Mica highlights the best from local waters on seafood-centric lunch and dinner menus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Hugging Face's latest report highlights a rapidly expanding community distribution layer for open models, converting raw weights into runnable formats like GGUF.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of highlights
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  • Imtiaz stresses that with any form of treatment, speaking up quickly about any concerns is essential.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • However, effective delivery remains a critical challenge; Junho Jung stresses that topical applications often lack the efficacy of clinical injections, as ingredient stability and form are crucial for skin absorption.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stresses
Verb
  • Balancing functionality with the brand’s house codes, the bag features two spacious compartments and a zippered one in the center.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The trial set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California, features four of the states as plaintiffs — California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of features

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