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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Amy Guerrero, a Filipino American activist and teacher in Norwalk who previously taught in Bridgeport, emphasized the importance of solidarity across racial and cultural groups.

— Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Unlike past rallies, Edly-Allen said Indivisible Northeast Lake County emphasized the nonpartisan flavor of Saturday’s event.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of emphasized

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Miller has highlighted Poindexter's past arrests for drug possession and assault in a September campaign ad.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Now those votes are being highlighted in campaign ads across the country, according to an Associated Press analysis of data from AdImpact, which charts media spending.

— Kevin Freking, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlighted

Verb

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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Our tester featured available comforts such as premium audio, a surround-view camera system, and optional carbon bucket seats.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
The event featured high-flying stunts, air-pumping cold thrusters, and a driverless demonstration that looked straight out of a sci-fi movie.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

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pointed (toward)

pointed (up)

pointer

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