point (up)

verb

Definition of point (up)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point (up)
  1. highlight
  2. emphasize
  3. stress
  4. feature
Verb
  • Similarly, Paramount Global — the parent company of CBS, MTV, and Nickelodeon — also highlighted the growth of its FAST service Pluto TV to investors this month.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • His experience highlighted the critical role of leadership and HR in the success of a large-scale franchise.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of highlight
Verb
  • Sezzle acknowledges the impact of macroeconomic conditions on consumer spending and credit risk, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management and sustainable business practices.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Interviews and discussions ran longer and looser, and since the set itself was so quiet, these talky segments emphasized the unsettling absence of background noise.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of emphasize
Verb
  • Three more benchmarks stress the CPU, using all available cores and threads to rate a PC's suitability for processor-intensive workloads.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Many turn to their devices when bored or stressed, much like an adult pacifier.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of stress
Verb
  • For that reason, the store scheduled a free discussion last night featuring a panel set to include Ra Avis, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Luis Garcia, Ahmanise Sanati, and Christopher Soto.
    Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Among the brands featured will be CLAM, Big Fish Encounters, ESKIMO, Hardwater Life, and One Last Cast.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of feature
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Thesaurus Entries Near point (up)

point (toward)

point (up)

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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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