playing up

verb

Definition of playing upnext
present participle of play up
as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playing up
  1. emphasizing
  2. stressing
  3. featuring
Verb
  • Flair took to social media to clear up any misunderstandings, emphasizing that the issue had nothing to do with his wife, Wendy, or anyone in his family.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This maintains the core principles of a healthy diet, such as emphasizing vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of emphasizing
Verb
  • Because giving myself something to do helps me from sitting there stressing out and freaking out.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Space Force had been stressing the need of a satellite jamming capability since months.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of stressing
Verb
  • This collaboration, featuring Martin’s artwork All the Time, celebrates the simplicity of pen-to-paper moments in a digital world.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Johan sported an athletic look, featuring a black puffer vest, black hoodie, a silver cross necklace and brown boots, while Henry sported a yellow hoodie, red beanie and dark colored jeans.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near playing up

playing out

playing up

playing (upon)

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