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
His emphasis on economic self-reliance and pan-African unity resonates with many who feel marginalized by global power structures.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The emphasis on stunts seems to compensate for some personal insecurity that is irrelevant to a movie’s appeal.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 May 2025
The various story strands are plaited together so neatly as to become a single braid, with an emphasis on how much these lives interlock as the shelter inmates support each other.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Rebounding has been a point of emphasis for Indiana since the playoffs began, as it has been getting beat on the glass.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The emphasis on stunts seems to compensate for some personal insecurity that is irrelevant to a movie’s appeal.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 May 2025
The various story strands are plaited together so neatly as to become a single braid, with an emphasis on how much these lives interlock as the shelter inmates support each other.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Rebounding has been a point of emphasis for Indiana since the playoffs began, as it has been getting beat on the glass.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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But after Buckingham Palace’s stunning February 2024 announcement that the 76-year-old King was undergoing cancer treatment, the next chapter has come into sharper focus.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Over the past few weeks, as companies have started reporting weaker sales during Q1, several mentioned the Hispanic consumer as a soft driver of these results, and some recognized the need for additional focus and investment in this segment to reverse their performance.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Physicality and intensity ramp up, and there’s not as much time and space to create plays off the rush.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The cone doesn’t represent the uncertainty associated with a storm forecast, nor the size or intensity of a storm.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
Noun
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It’s involved in regulating the cellular response to stress, such as oxidative stress, a key factor in aging.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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This film is, however, firmly rooted in the here and now of these characters, the present moment of Nadia’s pregnancy and the stresses placed on the couple, which are sensitively explored within a warm and humane framework.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Why Chia Seeds Might Help with Weight Loss The biggest reason chia seeds are often linked to weight loss is their high fiber content.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
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The two of you might share an intimate bond that is never given a name but carries unmistakable emotional weight.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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When that connection fails, Peter quickly couples up with another guest, only to abandon her when his father gives him attention.—
Gary Levin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Reframe what could be an awkward moment as an opportunity to include the other person, shifting attention away from your memory lapse.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 May 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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