Vocabulary
Emphasis
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
special importance, value, or prominence given to something
Urdu meaning
کسی خاص لفظ پر زور دینا، تاکید
Example sentences (from Dawn)
Sentences are selected from stored editorial text where your search word appears. If none appear yet, run the admin sentence generator for fuller coverage.
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where the original political party[emphasis added] merges with another political party...`.
Dawn Editorials —
Defections or merger?
— 2026-05-02
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The main emphasis of the speech, however, was on escalation not diplomacy.
Dawn Editorials —
No easy way out
— 2026-04-06
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The modernisation of the curriculum includes the introduction of AI, robotics and STEM, placing greater emphasis on implementation and the integration of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
Dawn Editorials —
Education paradox
— 2026-04-04
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Against this backdrop, the NDAP`s emphasis on early warning systems, coordination and data-driven decision-making is welcome.
Dawn Editorials —
Drought plan
— 2026-04-01
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The emphasis on maintaining a primary surplus and avoiding untargeted subsidies underscores a fundamental tension.
Dawn Editorials —
Shadow of crisis
— 2026-03-29
Synonyms
prominence, importance, significance
Antonyms
ignorance, lethargy, triviality, unimportance
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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