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
In 2018, Canada became the second country to legalize adult-use cannabis, adopting a public-private hybrid that differed structurally but still echoed Uruguay’s emphasis on access, product safety and youth protection.
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Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Some argue that run clubs don’t qualify as third places because of their emphasis on exercise, or productivity.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
The full moon in Scorpio on May 12 brings even more emphasis to your romantic affairs, encouraging you to embrace the fun and playful side of love.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
During this period of industry pessimism, the group has placed an emphasis on emboldening production assistants and teaching them more about labor organizing.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for emphasis
Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Some argue that run clubs don’t qualify as third places because of their emphasis on exercise, or productivity.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
The full moon in Scorpio on May 12 brings even more emphasis to your romantic affairs, encouraging you to embrace the fun and playful side of love.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
During this period of industry pessimism, the group has placed an emphasis on emboldening production assistants and teaching them more about labor organizing.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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Meanwhile, 6-5 forward Falstaff Hawkins might have caused eyes to roll by his singular focus on scoring.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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According to Michele, weight blindness can sometimes reflect healing — a shift in focus from appearance to experience.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Noun
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There has to be urgency, there has to be force, there has to be intensity, there has to [be] concentration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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The narrative, though minimal, resonates through its intensity and restraint.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The issue is the biggest concern among small business owners, with 52 percent calling it their biggest source of financial stress, and 24 percent citing rising costs as the most pressing risk to their livelihoods, followed by weakening consumer demand (18 percent).—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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Through unplugged rooms, meals, and experiences, this program is designed to enhance your mental clarity, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Noun
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For example, clinicians might one day be able to tell whether someone is more likely to decrease their risk of heart disease by taking weight loss drugs or by exercising.—
Arun Durvasula,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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Obesity or Excess Weight Having excess weight or obesity can cause shortness of breath.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
14 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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This kind of deliberate, minimal engagement reduces Meta’s ability to monetize your attention, especially through ad impressions and data harvesting.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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