How to Use emphasize in a Sentence

emphasize

verb
  • But the court emphasized that the penalty should be closely tied to the cost of the training.
    — Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Burns also emphasized that the causes of death have changed over the years.
    — Michal Ruprecht, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2023
  • There are talks and programs and more to emphasize that message, time and again.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
  • This will emphasize a stretch on the lateral portion of the glute.
    — Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 12 May 2023
  • Beard’s system isn’t designed to emphasize one star above the rest.
    — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Dec. 2021
  • Cheekbones are emphasized when the bangs reach the tip of the nose (see Emily Ratajkowski).
    — Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
  • At shootaround later that day, about five hours before the game, the coaches emphasize this.
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Mar. 2022
  • The digital crown is just the right size, and the side button doesn’t protrude too much from the case — all of which emphasize the watch’s sleek profile.
    — Brandon Widder, The Verge, 19 July 2023
  • Stretching the lightest one up to the ceiling emphasizes its height, making this space feel airy.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The other, less-common approach was to emphasize the Old World exoticism of the artists.
    — Tim Gray, Variety, 21 Jan. 2022
  • The weather will make this game ugly and should emphasize the run game, which favors Cleveland.
    — Lance Reisland, cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022
  • But even with a young group and a bright future ahead, its coach emphasized the importance of getting the job done this weekend.
    — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas News, 31 May 2023
  • Her hair was pulled back for the occasion, to emphasize both the off-the-shoulder neckline of the bodysuit, and her choice in jewelry.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The home is both cozy and bright, with large windows that let in natural light and emphasize the open-plan living spaces.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Biden was even more careful to emphasize that this bailout won’t cost taxpayers a dime.
    — Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Researchers emphasized that the rise in abortions so far in 2023 does not mean that state bans have had no impact on access.
    — Amy Schoenfeld Walker and Allison McCann, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The answer then, as now, was to emphasize the city’s floral traditions.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2022
  • In the first two rounds, Flay picks the main ingredients that the chefs must emphasize, while the single chef selects which of Flay’s trio to compete against.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Oct. 2022
  • The streamer emphasized that each version of the show has been changed to fit different cultures.
    — Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Steelers coach Mike Tomlin even said his defense would emphasize putting the brakes on Mixon.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Spiking oil prices have heightened the debate over whether the U.S. should emphasize more drilling or saving the planet.
    — Christa Case Bryant, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2022
  • After trading away a pair of Hall of Fame starters in 2023, the Mets haven’t acquired that type of ace, instead emphasizing depth.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The jacket’s hem was emphasized by an oversized belt with a gold belt buckle as the garment’s closing clasp.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Kroon emphasized that the installation was not in response to the tragedy on Sunday.
    — Kaila Nichols, CNN, 26 June 2024
  • Lawmakers were keen to emphasize how the bill calls for a 5.2% boost in service member pay, the biggest increase in more than 20 years.
    — CBS News, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Stegall emphasized that the park was still open and that McDonald was parked legally.
    — Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Those films that did succeed emphasized the fresh over the familiar.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The record aims to capture the true depth of Adrianne Lenker’s songwriting and to emphasize the many elements of the music that define Big Thief.
    — Grace Natanawan, SPIN, 19 Jan. 2022
  • The commitment continues a strong early recruiting run for Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz and his staff, who have emphasized building in the trenches.
    — Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
  • This approach allows for subtle control over speech rhythm and tone, giving the user the ability to interrupt, emphasize, or ask questions just as anyone else would.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025

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