transitive (in passive). Of a feature, etc.: to be (more or less) strikingly noticeable. Chiefly with modifying adverb. See also marked, adj. 2.

transitive. figurative. To give a distinctive force, sharpness, prominence, or intensity to; to make conspicuous; to emphasize, stress.

transitive. To bring to the attention of an audience, readership, etc., often in a manner that is predictable or lacking in subtlety; to make…