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
Now, 51 percent of you are emphatic Kaprizov is staying (compared to just 17 percent last year).
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Inter Miami rebounded with an emphatic 5-1 win on the road against the Red Bulls with Messi scoring his sixth brace in the past seven games.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
But Westenberg, who’s a touch too emphatic early on, lends poignancy to the cathartic release that ushers Neil into a new place of self-understanding.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
The 27-year-old has an emphatic game, which should play well in front of a crowd that figures to be favoring the hometown star.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Inter Miami rebounded with an emphatic 5-1 win on the road against the Red Bulls with Messi scoring his sixth brace in the past seven games.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
But Westenberg, who’s a touch too emphatic early on, lends poignancy to the cathartic release that ushers Neil into a new place of self-understanding.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
The 27-year-old has an emphatic game, which should play well in front of a crowd that figures to be favoring the hometown star.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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In addition to doing his job defensively, Garcia was aggressive in pushing up from his spot at left back and getting involved in the offensive attack.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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In the interview, Mustafa describes Seeley as inattentive and overly aggressive, both with his words and even physically in otherwise friendly pillow fights.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The lines on the court illustrate the noticeable boundary differences.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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There's a noticeable difference between similar comforters made with down and down alternatives.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Plan to drink when exercising for 90 minutes or more—long bike rides, say—or when exercising in the heat, or during vigorous exercise with high sweat rates.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This vigorous grower has soft, downy leaves in 12-inch mounds and starry, yellow-green flowers that emerge above them in summer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The three-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling was commissioned in 1950 by Clifton Lewis, the wife of prominent local banker George Lewis II, while Wright was in the area designing Florida Southern College’s campus.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
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Right Now Joni Ernst Issued Warning After Democrats Flip Iowa Seat Obama has made a number of prominent interventions over the past few weeks, reflecting his position as one of the most nationally recognizable Democratic politicians.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But Over-the-Rhine and Downtown have seen an uptick in violent crime.—
Brenda Ordonez,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Coleman said about 175 people convicted of violent crimes that took place before the law's effective date who had not yet been sentenced could have been eligible for early release.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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See dramatic photos of the storm by Arizona Republic photographers.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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At that time, the city's public school system was in the midst of a dramatic reconstitution: The predominantly Black teacher corps had lost their jobs, and new charter schools were opening up, often hiring young, white teachers and leaders from out of town.—
Sarah Carr,
NPR,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The forceful personality was on full display on a July night when her team turned in its worst performance of the 2025 season.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Still, his language has become more forceful in recent days, sparking ire from Democratic leadership in the city.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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DeJean had an interception returned for a 38-yard touchdown in the second quarter that gave the Eagles a commanding 17-0 lead over the Chiefs.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The New York Yankees once had a commanding lead in the American League East.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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