punctuate

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He used sparse lighting to create ominous atmospheres in his work that he would punctuate with distorted images and unsettling ambient noises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The frescos on the ceiling, the intricate wooden and stone carvings that punctuate the space, they’re all in perfect condition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

Large murals celebrating the city's automotive history punctuate the scenery.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

Director Philip Barantini pulls in for tight closeups and fades in and out of sound, bringing in the pattering of the rain outside to punctuate the blow of Jamie’s worldview.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2025

He talked steadily through the stop and go, freely using his hands to punctuate his speech, the movements subtle but stylized, what I recognized as Anglo.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee