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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Discussions of climate change on social media and in mainstream media often focus on warnings with little emphasis on solutions.
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Gina Park, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Parks America continues to focus on its operations and financial performance, with an emphasis on maintaining and improving its safari parks.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
With an emphasis on minimalism, functionality, and natural materials, interiors that embody these sensibilities—simply put—feel good to spend time in.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Sanders, who caucuses with Senate Democrats, recently criticized the Democratic Party for not putting enough emphasis on bread-and-butter economic issues.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gina Park, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Parks America continues to focus on its operations and financial performance, with an emphasis on maintaining and improving its safari parks.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
With an emphasis on minimalism, functionality, and natural materials, interiors that embody these sensibilities—simply put—feel good to spend time in.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Sanders, who caucuses with Senate Democrats, recently criticized the Democratic Party for not putting enough emphasis on bread-and-butter economic issues.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
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Trotter reignited the label with her quietly sensual designs and her focus on textures would gel with Bottega Veneta and her predecessor’s work at the brand.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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But on this possession, Daniels’ focus shifts momentarily, and Brunson capitalizes.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amidst the intensity of meeting tight deadlines and working at an optimum level for extended periods, Kathy believes a necessary element of ‘fun’ is missing from the equation.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Energy to pump freshwater to shore through long subsea pipes can be supplied by renewable sources, resulting in a process with about half the energy intensity of conventional desalination.Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instead, focus on things like what's been bothering you in the past week, stress about an upcoming event, or a work incident that rubbed you the wrong way.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lack of money is an underlying stress that the film leaves unexpressed and unexplored.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The gross weight bumps the Cybertruck into a UK driving license category above the one for cars alone.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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Eli Lilly is partnering with direct-to-consumer telehealth platform Ro to get medications like its popular weight loss treatment Zepound to consumers.Peter Green, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
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But women, in particular, are paying close attention to Trump’s early decision-making.Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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No matter what park or scenic area catches your attention in 2025, chances are your RV of choice can be delivered to you.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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