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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This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine.

— Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
For some Donalds supporters, like 56-year-old Cushing from Aventura, the choice to pick a Cuban American as lieutenant governor did signal a bigger change in the Republican Party and was worth highlighting.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of highlighting

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For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Roberts spent much of his six-page dissent emphasizing the historic nature of the White House complex, quoting former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the end of his opinion.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

Verb

Both leaders warn that even giants like Amazon aren't too big to fail, stressing customer focus and constant adaptation.

— Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
After the recent brawls, both teams released statements stressing the importance of a safe ballpark environment.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stressing

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The publication grew under her leadership, and encompassed a more diverse range of voices, featuring the likes of Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, and Alice Walker.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The 29-year-old decided to become a botanical preservation artist and launched Bunga Karsa, a line of botanical jewelry and accessories featuring real flowers grown at her tiny University Park apartment.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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pointing (toward)

pointing (up)

pointless

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