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
Walmart Most Garmin watches aren't likely to win any beauty prizes—they're chunky, with an emphasis on the technical over aesthetic.
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Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Some companies place more emphasis on the action outside the ship than an uber-plush onboard experience, and travelers may find lower rates by booking with one of those.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The ratings provide an overview of how campuses and districts are performing academically with a large emphasis on STAAR scores, or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
But their emphasis on solidarity aligned with the government’s message.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Some companies place more emphasis on the action outside the ship than an uber-plush onboard experience, and travelers may find lower rates by booking with one of those.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The ratings provide an overview of how campuses and districts are performing academically with a large emphasis on STAAR scores, or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
But their emphasis on solidarity aligned with the government’s message.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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With a primary focus that is less about fantasy overlays and more about making the digital life integrate with the world around them, users of the AR Spatial can expect to find their favorite technologies and apps operating directly with their everyday life, all before their eyes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The collaboration is an example of how True Religion is sharpening its focus on the women’s category.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Cooler temperatures raise level of play The temperature dropped, and the intensity rose.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Expressing Emotions Supports Emotional Regulation While many try to instinctively suppress uncomfortable emotions, research shows that simply putting your feelings into words can powerfully help regulate emotional intensity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The three-, five- and seven-day programs are built around each guest’s hormonal stage and focus on nutrition, sleep, stress, movement and recovery.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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All of us will feel the economic ripple when emergency rooms are inundated, hospitals and nursing homes close under the stress, and pink slips get handed out to health care workers.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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For years, body weight and health have been linked together.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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Just like many games before, the Royals’ offense didn’t pull its weight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Big races, like the Boxing Day Race, sell out quickly, and for a couple of hours, the island’s attention shifts from its relaxing beaches to the excitement of the racetrack.—
Ana Sotelo,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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