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
Mosley said the team finished every drill by grabbing a rebound and made the task a point of emphasis in practice.
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Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
During Taylor’s tenure, McEnery said the redevelopment agency leader played a massive role in returning decision-making to the people even while placing a tremendous emphasis on building.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Her emphasis stands in stark contrast to claims made by some former contestants, in a push to unionize the cast, who allege their contracts unlawfully prevented them from speaking out and trapped them in a production environment with unsafe working conditions.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The traditional high school model, with its emphasis on rote memorization and standardized testing, is increasingly out of step with the demands of the 21st century.
—Scott White, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
During Taylor’s tenure, McEnery said the redevelopment agency leader played a massive role in returning decision-making to the people even while placing a tremendous emphasis on building.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Her emphasis stands in stark contrast to claims made by some former contestants, in a push to unionize the cast, who allege their contracts unlawfully prevented them from speaking out and trapped them in a production environment with unsafe working conditions.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The traditional high school model, with its emphasis on rote memorization and standardized testing, is increasingly out of step with the demands of the 21st century.
—Scott White, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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Airdate: Thursday, March 13 (Peacock) Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson, John Doman Showrunner: Nikki Toscano One of the shows starts extremely well, with its focus on that central relationship, but struggles in its second half.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Rage Against the Machine guitarist sat in for the two-song encore, but the focus was entirely on one of the great rock & roll catalogs, delivered with an enthusiasm that few musicians nearing 80 years old could muster.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Who among us has not said something regrettable in moments of stress, shock, or sadness?—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Dana remains traumatized and continues to display signs of stress, depression and anxiety.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Durston relies on a combination of ultralight high-tenacity 15D sil-polyester fabric, narrow seams and narrow seam tape to shave weight without sacrificing overall space or performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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These resolutions do not hold legal weight but signal sentiment.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Red Storm, an afterthought for so long, are now receiving attention in New York City and beyond.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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