Synonyms of make much of

make much of

phrase

as in highlight

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

He made much of the one study that supported his argument.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlight
• emphasize
• stress
• feature
• point (up)
• bear down on
• identify
• play up
• accent
• foreground
• punctuate
• illuminate
• focus
• press
• promote
• accentuate
• spotlight
• pinpoint
• advertise
• publicize
• plug
• boost
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tone (down)
• play down
• minimize
• understate
• underemphasize
• de-emphasize
• belittle
• discount
• disparage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of make much of

Thomas also worked with Murphy and the rest of the team to make much of the series period-accurate. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

Neither the return home nor the reunion with old friends made much of a difference for the Dodgers on Tuesday night. — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 Sep. 2026

Instead, Collin makes much of Prussian military aristocrats who feel more disdain than love for Hitler, especially General Carl-Heinrich von Stülpnagel, the military commandant of Paris from 1942 to 1944. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

But even if the beef is sold for a lower price, that won’t make much of a difference at grocery stores. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026