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
The emphasis over the next week will be on his mechanics and getting his delivery back into sync.
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 6 June 2025
From the beginning, the emphasis was on a negative — eradicating Jewish rights and not on nation-building.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
Working on that process with one-on-one meetings will be a big emphasis.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Changes to the coaching staff seem to indicate that while there is an emphasis on maintaining the status quo, things won’t be entirely the same schematically.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 6 June 2025
From the beginning, the emphasis was on a negative — eradicating Jewish rights and not on nation-building.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
Working on that process with one-on-one meetings will be a big emphasis.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Changes to the coaching staff seem to indicate that while there is an emphasis on maintaining the status quo, things won’t be entirely the same schematically.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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If using a regular camera, NASA suggests using a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In addition to highlighting local, largely trans talent, there was also a strong focus on bringing together trans musicians and fans from across the nation, best exemplified by emo-country four-piece Home Is Where’s closing set on Friday night at Black Cat.—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Both services use data from NASA’s DSCOVR and ACE satellites, which orbit about a million miles out and measure the solar wind’s speed and magnetic intensity.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Try and enjoy the stress and intensity of this moment.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Migrant workers often faced high recruitment fees, passport confiscation, long working hours, heat stress and wage theft.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Here are some tips for both stress and sleep:1617 Try relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, biofeedback, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, and meditation.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Trump still taunts Christie, an early supporter and 2016 transition chief, especially about his weight.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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This bespoke-level attention to craftsmanship is reflected in the buying process as well, with clients encouraged to first make an appointment to be fitted and styled at any of its 13 boutiques spread across the U.S. (five of which are in New York).—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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That song actually came late to that album; we were done recording and then the song was brought to my attention by Jonathan Daniel, who was managing Butch Walker at the time, who produced three of the songs.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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