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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Relevance
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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 is on fun and teamwork, rather than unleashing some sort of psycho Woody Hayes trip on a bunch of kids who are still rocking footy pajamas.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
The strong emphasis on the Bible made clear that the amendment was written primarily for Protestants.
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David Mislin,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The emphasis on service reflects a larger philosophy that organizers believe separates the Kansas City event from many others.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
There’s also a question of emphasis.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for emphasis
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
The strong emphasis on the Bible made clear that the amendment was written primarily for Protestants.
—
David Mislin,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The emphasis on service reflects a larger philosophy that organizers believe separates the Kansas City event from many others.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
There’s also a question of emphasis.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for emphasis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 9th House of Learning and Perspective, bringing old questions about education, faith, publishing, travel, or long-term direction back into focus.
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Back in 2021, green energy was a key focus for the government and then-chancellor Rishi Sunak made a big political play of his bright idea, which went down well with investors.
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For teams whose game plans depend on speed, relentless pressing or high-intensity transitions, excessive heat changes the game entirely.
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The result is a movement whose surfaces absorb and redirect light in alternating intensities, oscillating in an almost alchemical interplay of matte depth and metallic sheen as the wrist moves.
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The water amplifies the vibrations, helping stress and negative thoughts disappear.
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Everyday activities such as walking, running or lifting weights place stress on the skeleton.
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Dillon Thieneman’s speed Since draft night in April, Thieneman has been lauded for his combination of speed, instincts and aggressiveness.
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This is a lineup structured to thrive with a small-ball approach — high batting average, chaos and aggressiveness on the basepaths, and manufacturing runs.
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And at roughly 100 calories per tablespoon apiece, both butter and margarine can be calorie-dense, making either choice capable of causing unwanted weight gain.
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That index is considered to be more accurate than the Body Mass Index, which is only based on weight and height.
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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