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
Additionally, there’s an increasing emphasis on dishes that accommodate diverse dietary needs.
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Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Parrish’s play strength will have to be a point of emphasis in the pros.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The Baking Dish Generously Strong emphasis on being generous with the butter coating.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Those strategic decisions, with an emphasis instead placed on reducing the average age of the squad, can justifiably be credited to Giuntoli but Motta’s tactical struggles since the excellent 1-0 win over Inter last month have carried a heavy cost.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Parrish’s play strength will have to be a point of emphasis in the pros.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The Baking Dish Generously Strong emphasis on being generous with the butter coating.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Those strategic decisions, with an emphasis instead placed on reducing the average age of the squad, can justifiably be credited to Giuntoli but Motta’s tactical struggles since the excellent 1-0 win over Inter last month have carried a heavy cost.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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The Kansas City Star (660) 254-1083 Kendrick Calfee covers breaking news for The Kansas City Star with a focus on public safety.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Moving the focus to North America, Someone Lives Here follows Toronto carpenter Khaleel Seivwright, who builds tiny shelters for unhoused people during the pandemic and faces pushback from city officials.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Within a few years, the intensity and demands of their big lives and careers brought new pressure — and problems for the couple.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Kp index — which provides a rough guide to the intensity of aurora displays — may reach 6, which will see the auroral oval stretch farther south.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Angela, having ditched her hoodie-centric wardrobe to transform into a beaming bride, also strives to honor the seriousness of the occasion—though a secret she’s been carrying makes a royal mess of the proceedings, and opens stress cracks in the relationships of both couples.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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For students under academic stress, ChatGPT Plus offers immediate relief, simplifying research, aiding complex problem-solving, and even providing creative inspiration.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the procession carried even more weight this year.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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By 2016, President Obama put his weight behind the movement with the Computer Science for All initiative.—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile Harris Dickinson, 28 gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As the war progressed, their activities gained global attention, and donations began to flow in from Sudanese in the diaspora and individuals who admired their work.—
Violet Ikong,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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