POINTING (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

pointing (up)

verb

present participle of point (up)

as in highlighting

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

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That is the heart of this gem of a company, which was performed for one night only Saturday at the Auditorium and marks the official kickoff to its season highlighting North American dance.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz praised the rapid response of both citizens and staff, while highlighting an unnamed teacher who confronted the gunman directly by throwing a cellphone and tackling him.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlighting

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The 2025 Subscription Economy Index analyzed more than 600 companies and found continued growth in recurring models, while also emphasizing reduced churn and adaptability as important components of durable performance.

— Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
San, who was born in Vietnam and adopted by a Belgian couple, often nods to her own heritage while emphasizing visual resonances among Asian countries.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026

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As part of the app’s launch, Trace is hosting a pop-up from Friday until Sunday at the Shopify SoHo location featuring shoppable edits from eight stylists including Becky Penhos, Carly Jordan, Jordanna Sharp and Alexa Eshaghian Speight.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
More than a hundred shirts line the walls, each featuring a personal letter thanking Potts for his tutelage and affirmation.

— PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

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pointing (toward)

pointing (up)

pointless

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