emphases

plural of emphasis

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of emphases No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness. Vahe Gregorian july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2026 The traditional Quaker emphases of participation and community are embedded in the organization’s structure. Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026 Hill’s behavior in both cases was egregious, but, whatever the technical reasons for the court’s emphases, her interactions with Crosby almost certainly had the greater impact on the verdict, given that Crosby had strong doubts about Murdaugh’s guilt. James Lasdun, New Yorker, 26 May 2026 After Tuesday’s outing, Imai said the pitch clock and differences in scouting report emphases are somewhat to blame for his command issues. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 May 2026 The installation ceremony is rooted in centuries of tradition, even as each new archbishop brings distinct emphases and priorities. Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026 With his dweeby air, pretensions and position at the helm of an active production, Arthur is the Liz Lemon of this setup, but with the emphases reversed. Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026 Congressional committees have pushed back, proposing funding at current levels (albeit with different allocations and emphases). David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphases
Noun
  • These thermal gradients generate stresses that may crack or spall – chip or flake off – the outer surface, but the heat often does not penetrate deeply enough to compromise the structural core.
    Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The book includes a glossary and stresses that collecting can start affordably, demystifying the process and encouraging wealth building through art.
    Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • One number in it describes how open weights travel better than any benchmark chart.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The drive clutch, which is connected to the engine, is tower-shaped with springs and shift weights inside.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Our Walks & Treks tours are one of our most popular tour types, however tours with culinary focuses are quickly gaining popularity.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • When Eli Lilly reports on Wednesday morning, one of the main focuses will be on GLP-1 sales in international markets.
    Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The towering style, standing around 5 to 6 inches, featured shimmering metallic uppers and pointed toes with buckle accents affixed to the toe boxes.
    Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Green also pairs well with other fall favorites, like brown shades and gold accents.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Emphases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphases. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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