POINT (UP) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

point (up)

verb

Definition of point (up)

as in to highlight

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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Verb

With respect to the state’s cancer crisis, Hinson defended her record by highlighting her work during her three terms in Congress to boost cancer research funding for the National Institutes of Health.

— Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
Additionally, a Financial Times report highlighted growing market concerns that corporations with weaker balance sheets could face immediate debt default pressures.

— , CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlight

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Brinda Somaya, an architect and chair of the WMW International Expert Panel, emphasized the urgency of addressing these risks.

— News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026
Independent has become known for its distinctive layout, which emphasized flow over the boxy booths that typify these commercial trade shows.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of emphasize

Verb

The expert stressed that the team's field work was complete but that laboratory analysis was still underway before broader conclusions could be drawn.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Kretzschmar’s attorney, Jeremy Saland, stressed to NBC News on Thursday that his client was not involved in any criminal conduct alleged in the case.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of stress

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Hazel is actually an unusual, multi-colored eye type that features a mix of brown, green, and gold or amber hues.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Billed as an immersive matchmaking experience and a new take on the dating show, the format features singletons who are tired of swiping and first dates and are ready to get hitched.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

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point (toward)

point (up)

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