POINTED (UP) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

pointed (up)

verb

Definition of pointed (up)

past tense of point (up)

as in emphasized

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

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Hochul has emphasized Blakeman’s ties to Trump — mirroring much of the Democrats’ national strategy for the midterm elections — hoping the president’s dismal approval ratings help sink her Republican foe at the ballot box.

— Sagar Meghani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Hybe America Studios president James Shin emphasized collaboration with artists and Korean creative teams as the company builds its film and television business.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of emphasized

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But the actress highlighted that even Star Wars and other big roles didn’t change certain things for her.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Jaguar hit the reset button that year, rolling out a new logo and polarizing branding that highlighted its upcoming all-electric vehicle lineup.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlighted

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Despite increasingly sophisticated tools, the panelists stressed that technology alone will not secure a career.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The vibe is undeniably family-focused, and the place is full of parents who don’t look remotely stressed because the kids are having a wonderful time.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of stressed

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Unlike Lonely People with Power, which featured Interpol’s Paul Banks and Boy Harsher’s Jae Matthews, At Work in the Fields of the Bomb doesn’t invite any guests.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
The original design, which debuted during artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière’s show, featured some yellow elements throughout, including at the bust layered effect and the minimal seams just beneath the bustline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

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pointed (toward)

pointed (up)

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