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
Texture plays a role in other properties as well, and a similar emphasis on material and textures appears at the Hotel Lilien.
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Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
My emphasis will be to broadly identify the major contours of South Korea’s AI Basic Act, and additionally home in on the pertinent mental health provisions.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Compared with the norms of Chinese higher education, Dempsey says, Tsinghua University is known for placing a notable emphasis on athletics.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The emphasis on timing instead of counting calories may be simpler to follow and require fewer dietary changes.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
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Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
My emphasis will be to broadly identify the major contours of South Korea’s AI Basic Act, and additionally home in on the pertinent mental health provisions.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Compared with the norms of Chinese higher education, Dempsey says, Tsinghua University is known for placing a notable emphasis on athletics.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The emphasis on timing instead of counting calories may be simpler to follow and require fewer dietary changes.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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He is known for his focus on the study of human longevity and anti-aging techniques.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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The president is keeping the focus on election integrity.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Short-Track Speed Skating 1500m final, often a highlight for its intensity and adrenaline-inducing turns, will take place on February 12.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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UConn athletes embody that reality every day — balancing intensity, visibility, and packed schedules.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Schroeder and Pepper note that while girls are often socialized to name feelings, seek help, and build collaborative relationships, boys receive far fewer tools for navigating stress, conflict, and uncertainty.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Antidepressants are also used to treat a wide variety of other conditions, such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Therefore, the outcome against Brentford carried even more weight in the context of the day’s earlier results.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ones who are buying in are bullish enough to invoke the GLP-1 weight-loss drug boom.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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And the first half was a virtuoso blend of aggressiveness and controlling tempo from Payton, as Nix had a couple of deep shots to Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey, but also controlled the game with his legs.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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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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Ebrahimi’s death has also renewed attention on the case of another Iranian boxer, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, who is on death row.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The incident heightened national attention on aviation safety in 2025, with many people questioning whether flying was safe.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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