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 designer, who holds certifications in accessible design, says the triangle’s goal of removing obstructions resonates with today’s emphasis on safe accessibility for kitchen users of all ages and abilities.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The director's take deviates from Shelley's in its emphasis on forgiveness.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
In the past 20 years, Save the Dunes has had a heavy emphasis on stewardship of the land.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Halbower launched the fund in 2007 and now oversees more than $3 billion in assets, with an emphasis on distressed investments.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The director's take deviates from Shelley's in its emphasis on forgiveness.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
In the past 20 years, Save the Dunes has had a heavy emphasis on stewardship of the land.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Halbower launched the fund in 2007 and now oversees more than $3 billion in assets, with an emphasis on distressed investments.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, national and international crime stories, homicide cases, and border security.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Barra says the focus now is on making cars more affordable, incorporating artificial intelligence and new technology like Google Gemini to make the vehicles safer and appealing to the consumer.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That small body swathed like a mummy, our blind flight over the treetops, the prospect of disappearing in the middle of the jungle without a trace—all this converged to focus a singular intensity on the moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Each level represents a different pain intensity from no pain at all to mild, moderate, severe, etc.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But nothing could ease the stress off him more quickly than a running game that invokes fear — any fear, just something that causes a team to actually react to play-action.—
Sam McDowell
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These boosters add weight, complexity, and cost.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The four-man sled is designed for balanced weight distribution, with a brakeman responsible for stopping the sled at the finish.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 2026 version of the San Diego Mojo is built on a blend of toughness and aggressiveness that shines through with a relentless defense that extends rallies and attempts to frustrate the offense on the other side of the net.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Davion Mitchell’s defense and aggressiveness?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft is paying close to attention to the impact of its data centers on local residents.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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Play close attention to those quotation marks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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