1
as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
the governor issued an emphatic denial of all charges
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2
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
with all of the decorative fishing nets, lobster pots, and oars, the seafood restaurant's nautical theme was a little too emphatic for my taste
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Recent Examples of emphatic
While some designers chase viral moments via stunts or the right celebrity affiliations, Anderson creates fireworks via emphatic, sharply executed design ideas, both for Loewe and his JW Anderson brand, which has a slightly younger, more irreverent spirit.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
None of this adds up to an emphatic case that the messy sell-[off has run its course.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
The answer to that question should be an emphatic 'No,' but a majority of this Court apparently thinks otherwise.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
After aiding an emphatic 14-3 opening run, Aaron Gordon was dismissed with right calf tightness and didn’t return.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
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Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
None of this adds up to an emphatic case that the messy sell-[off has run its course.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
The answer to that question should be an emphatic 'No,' but a majority of this Court apparently thinks otherwise.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
After aiding an emphatic 14-3 opening run, Aaron Gordon was dismissed with right calf tightness and didn’t return.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
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The prison has become a symbol of Bukele's aggressive policies that have targeted gang violence.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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More likely than an all-out boycott, say attorneys, is a new era in which taxpayers and their accountants push the envelope with aggressive tax-planning techniques that may escape the review of an understaffed agency.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left Augusta National Golf Club with a noticeable change in its lush greenery.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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One study showed that a maximum reduction in mortality could result from 150 to 300 minutes per week of vigorous activity, 300 to 600 minutes per week of moderate physical activity, or a combination of these.2 2.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Advocates of vigorous government oversight look upon the concept of federal preemption as a tool of deregulation.—
Glenn G. Lammi,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Bravo’s family said the 28-year-old was ending a violent relationship.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Adams said the pair had discussed how to combat violent migrant gangs and embedding more New York Police Department officers into federal task forces.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The coup marked a dramatic political backslide in a country that had been moving toward democracy for the past decade, and triggered widespread unrest.—
Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang,
The Dial,
17 Apr. 2025
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Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the 38th minute of Madrid’s 1-0 win, Mbappe put in a late, forceful tackle on Alaves’ Antonio Blanco that saw the France forward catch the midfielder high on the leg with his studs.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Johnston was low-key yet forceful in seeking our support for the bill.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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On election day, early results gave Cárdenas a commanding lead over the PRI’s candidate, Carlos Salinas de Gortari.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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After the first leg in Lyon had ended 2-2 last week, United took a commanding lead in Thursday’s return fixture thanks to first-half goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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