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
But Kendrick’s emphasis on quality control and craft can arguably be traced to the notoriously meticulous beat producer.
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
While the brand has set sail before with smaller vessels, such as the Four Seasons Explorer, this new yacht represents a significant expansion in capacity and amenities with an emphasis on spacious, residential-style suites.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025
Also ever-present throughout the show was a focus on the impacts of the recent L.A. wildfires, with extra emphasis on how viewers can donate to relief efforts.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Trimming toenails to the proper length: The emphasis will be on ensuring that the nails are cut to the proper length to avoid ingrown toenails, bruising, and pain from bumping against the end of your shoe.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
While the brand has set sail before with smaller vessels, such as the Four Seasons Explorer, this new yacht represents a significant expansion in capacity and amenities with an emphasis on spacious, residential-style suites.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025
Also ever-present throughout the show was a focus on the impacts of the recent L.A. wildfires, with extra emphasis on how viewers can donate to relief efforts.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Trimming toenails to the proper length: The emphasis will be on ensuring that the nails are cut to the proper length to avoid ingrown toenails, bruising, and pain from bumping against the end of your shoe.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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Keeping the focus on historically underserved communities in the mortgage market is an apt way to observe Black History Month, Neal thinks.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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According to Sharpe, the focus for this pivotal 2025 season for Steffen and the club, especially with a 2026 World Cup roster spot on the line, is to find more consistency.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The rice serves as both a foundation and a mediator, bridging the creamy blandness of the pasta salad with the blunt-instrument intensity of the plate lunch’s third and central component, one kind or another of salty, savory meat.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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Acres of calming white walls and pale woods refract and soothe the intensity of the Caribbean sun; the scale, courtesy of architects Botelho Wood, achieves the serenity of a museum; the interior and bespoke furniture design a sense of supreme comfort.—
Giles Hattersley,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His own stress must have been enormous: A new baby, other children, the crushing workload and financial worry of a new farm, and his wife with the impulse to kill their newborn.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Sleep is so important, especially for stress levels, trying to lose weight.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fabric’s weight, exclusivity, sturdiness, and expense came from the fact that there was simply more of it.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The unique construction fosters strategic, 33% weight shift to improve stability and places 100 grams of Tungsten in the heel and toe to lower the center of gravity for higher launch.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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As a result, Daisy was subsequently given to the animal welfare charity and taken to a vet for medical attention.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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