1
as in focus
a special notice or importance given to something
a prep school with a long-established emphasis on sports
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2
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
the emphasis with which my parents issued the warning about smoking left no doubt that they were serious
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Recent Examples of emphasis
Add some emphasis to any ho-hum seating arrangement By Blake Bakkila
March 26, 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Iran's emphasis on military readiness signals continued efforts to strengthen its deterrence.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
This shift increased emphasis on Hong Kong artists, which had previously been overshadowed by international contemporary artists.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many schools across Divisions I, II and III place a heavy emphasis on prevention.
—Karen Weaver, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Iran's emphasis on military readiness signals continued efforts to strengthen its deterrence.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
This shift increased emphasis on Hong Kong artists, which had previously been overshadowed by international contemporary artists.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many schools across Divisions I, II and III place a heavy emphasis on prevention.
—Karen Weaver, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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The move comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes for an 8% cut to the Pentagon’s budget and as the military shifts its focus away from Europe and counterterrorism missions.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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What If…? ended up not being a terribly good series in the end and making Carter the focus attracted a lot of flak since it was supposed to be an anthology.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The researchers then examined the signals, including how strong they were (measured in decibels, a unit used to convey the relative intensity or loudness of a sound) and which frequencies the ear responded to most strongly.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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There were hard runs before and after training, and drills that were high in intensity.—
Richard Amofa,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, there are suggestions that Apple could take actions to alleviate the stresses of the tariffs.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Their goal is to eliminate the stress, confusion and frustration that selling a home creates.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Today, the keto diet is often advertised and used for weight loss.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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For some people, intensive insulin treatment can contribute to weight gain.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The case drew the attention of ex-NFL player Antonio Brown, who launched a GoFundMe campaign on the father’s behalf, according to The Augusta Chronicle.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by the attention, Mom tried to reach out to the company that manufactures the ride-on toy.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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