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
In an unusual move for a boutique property, Sublime is home to nine restaurants across its portfolio, with a Japanese number on the way next year; Pessoa is personally inclined to all things culinary, hence the emphasis.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
This month brings emphasis to your communication sector, current mindset and immediate environment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
This last bit was added for emphasis.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Seeing the position coaches coach, the detail and the emphasis on certain things, seeing the players moving around.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
This month brings emphasis to your communication sector, current mindset and immediate environment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
This last bit was added for emphasis.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Seeing the position coaches coach, the detail and the emphasis on certain things, seeing the players moving around.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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The Moon moves through your 4th House of Home, bringing focus to your environment or emotional base and what needs support.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity can shift your personal focus unexpectedly or pull your attention elsewhere.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The intensity of its light continues to grow as Rich and Abby Zawadzki lead the way in the circle.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The article explored the poignant sibling renaissance between Vuong and his younger brother Nicky after the death of their mother; the decade-wide gulf between their life experiences became less notable as the process of bereavement threw them together with great intensity.—
Sarah Moroz,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Saunas and steam rooms use heat to improve circulation, support muscle recovery, and reduce stress.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 May 2026
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That creates a lot of stress for customers and our stylists.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Pills are newer, with two options approved for weight management within the past year.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The weight of the discs ranges from 160-180 grams.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Embiid’s aggressiveness early — along with Tyrese Maxey’s speed and ability to put defenders in bad positions — put the Knicks in unfavorable foul trouble early.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The team with the league’s highest payroll going down in the first round to a heavy underdog is bad for business, but Allen changed the entire dynamic with his defensive aggressiveness and rebounding.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves into Capricorn this afternoon, attention shifts toward what works, what needs structure, and what can hold up over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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False alarms present a challenge, which can be costly in terms of time and attention, said Patrick Roberts, a senior researcher with the nonprofit research group Rand who recently finished a project on accelerating innovation in wildfire management.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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