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
The ever-emphatic Karan talks about the interconnectivity between a designer and the ethically-minded Prober discusses her slow fashion approach in an industry that is fueled by speed.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
When the wheels came off during a desperate run of nine defeats in the space of 12 matches between late September and late November, the message from the club’s hierarchy was emphatic — Slot still enjoyed their full support.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Meja Örtengren delivered one of Stanford’s most emphatic points, beating USC freshman Jasmine Koo 6 and 5.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Jericho hit a Lionsault for the emphatic win.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
When the wheels came off during a desperate run of nine defeats in the space of 12 matches between late September and late November, the message from the club’s hierarchy was emphatic — Slot still enjoyed their full support.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Meja Örtengren delivered one of Stanford’s most emphatic points, beating USC freshman Jasmine Koo 6 and 5.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Jericho hit a Lionsault for the emphatic win.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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That was a fun one, with both teams staying aggressive throughout the match.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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That more aggressive posture has been exemplified in Lewis George's smaller jousts with the mayor over housing and public safety policies, too.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The first slowdowns and real noticeable uptick in traffic came on I-95 south.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Warm weather can make the surge even more noticeable.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Use a 10-gallon container filled with rich, moist soil for vigorous growth and continuous fruit production, and set it next to a pot of nasturtiums, which attract essential pollinators.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Seven decades later that number has climbed to seventy-three, while those in the richest nations have surpassed an average of over fourscore years, a number the Bible reserves for only the most vigorous among us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The durability of this group will play a prominent role in the defense’s overall success.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Having faced considerable losses already and staring down more to come, many of the prominent combatants spend Season 3 in an existential crisis, which lends the series a similar atmosphere.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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The scenes echoed earlier playoff celebrations, including a massive watch-party gathering of roughly 7,000 people in Bryant Park during Game 2 that turned violent and destructive, according to a law enforcement official.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Maclean’s work traffics in deep fakes and glitch aesthetics, rainbow cuteness and the tropes of pulp—but these are set against violent dystopias and a world of cruelties borne, especially, by women (see her 2018 video Make Me Up as an example).—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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The Cowboys went with a more aesthetically pleasing tint on the windows, which does have a dramatic effect on the natural sun inside the stadium.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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The four dramatic crashes happening so close together has raised concerns, but experts say there is no sign of any connection between the very different accidents.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Those attacks prompted a forceful Israeli response targeting Lebanon.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Following Weinstein's forceful awards campaign for the film, The Piano won three Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay for Campion.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Or perhaps the Black policemen, who often watched the house without their white commanding officer, secretly sympathized with the uprising.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Moments after the Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 — erasing a 29-point deficit to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs — Stiller burst through the postgame interview room doors like the Kool-Aid Man.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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