1
as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
spoke with great intensity and eloquence on the need to combat racism
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2
as in intenseness
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
the intensity of the actor's performance had theatergoers on the edge of their seats
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Recent Examples of intensity
Not an end to the war in Ukraine, but a reduction in its intensity.
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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
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
Staying hydrated, modifying your diet, reducing stress, practicing mindfulness, and identifying triggers can help reduce the intensity of hot flashes.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 15 Feb. 2025
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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
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
Staying hydrated, modifying your diet, reducing stress, practicing mindfulness, and identifying triggers can help reduce the intensity of hot flashes.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intensity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
Noun
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will headline a Los Angeles fundraiser next week, in what looks to be a test of donor enthusiasm with Democrats out of power and with the region recovering from the devastating wildfires.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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Still, the market has soared in enthusiasm, with the company growing revenues for the past two years at an average of 25.9%, even when considering a massive drop in growth rates compared to pre-pandemic levels.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Does the watering coincide with extreme emotions or stress?—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead of resisting their feelings of self-doubt, professionals who lean into these emotions may develop stronger interpersonal skills, outperforming their non-imposter peers in collaboration and teamwork.—
Tanya Arturi,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many schools across Divisions I, II and III place a heavy emphasis on prevention.—
Karen Weaver,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Big Freedia’s gospel preaches to both the soul and the body, placing an equal emphasis on her loose, lively band’s slippery funk and the testifying from her gospel choir, who never took a moment of rest.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These sheets will remind you of your favorite T-shirt and wrap you up in comfort and lightweight warmth.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The finish is long and slightly sweet, with a gentle, lingering warmth.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Women belonging to ethnic and religious minorities experienced distinct harms that were compounded by pre-existing discrimination and violence against them - as women and as minorities.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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According to Us Weekly, in April 2021, Matt pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery with corporal injury of a spouse and guilty to one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud or deceit.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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