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
Sound designer Pietu Korhonen renders Olivia’s solitude palpable using gusts of wind and deafening silences while Utsav Lal’s music punctuates the film’s emotional distress and peace– from the spontaneous chorus of copla mid-bus ride to dance breaks in semi-empty bars.
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Jason Liwag, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
The shows represent a refreshing return to form that punctuates the intimacy of live music, especially for a genre so rooted in makeshift gigs.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Jason Liwag, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
The shows represent a refreshing return to form that punctuates the intimacy of live music, especially for a genre so rooted in makeshift gigs.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuates
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Unlike traditional firms that lock clients into multi-year deals, Anderson emphasizes adaptability.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This principle emphasizes the importance of proactive care.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Our 20th anniversary retrospective, compiled by contributing editor Mary Scott, highlights many of these notable game-changers featured on our cover pages.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the steady growth of domestic species reflects our push for productivity but also highlights unsustainable demands for land, feed, and water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gao stresses that there is no off-the-shelf technology solution for this pace, but data is the key input.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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An upstairs gallery features goods from regional artisans, and every Saturday night, the store turns into a music venue with a live bluegrass show that’s broadcast all over the world.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Lovevook Tote features a padded laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets, accommodating everything from a wallet to lip gloss.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Punctuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuates. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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