emphasized
Americanadjective
verb
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Etymology
Origin of emphasized
Explanation
Something that's emphasized is stressed. The emphasized point of a politician's speech might be lowering taxes. When you put stress on something or pay it extra attention, you can describe it as emphasized. There are emphasized syllables in words, emphasized subjects in school, and emphasized parts of a wedding reception speech. The source of the adjective emphasized is the noun emphasis, "importance or stress." Emphasis is a Greek word, used in rhetoric to mean "significance" or "indirect meaning," from emphainein, "let a thing be seen."
Example Sentences
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Nelson also emphasized the importance of sell discipline.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The researchers emphasized that the trial was small and that larger studies will be necessary to determine whether the cognitive improvements can be confirmed in a broader population.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Grant emphasized that all three coaches could easily walk away because of the imprint they left and the resume they built.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The department responded to questions about the state’s record on regulation with a statement that emphasized it requires schools to conduct background screening for owners and employees who have direct contact with students.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Her command was emphasized by the roar of thunder somewhere out in the distant sky.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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