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
This week, North Kansas City opened up its bid process to try to solicit new proposals to bring more retail to the area near Armour Road, with an emphasis on seeking a developer to open a new grocery store.
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
For the remainder of the 21st century, the industries of the future will be defined by the Internet of Things—many to do with artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability with emphasis on renewable energy production and reduction of carbon emissions.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Most of Powell’s content covers dating advice for men with an emphasis on maintaining power in relationships with women.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
The court placed emphasis on witness statements and evidence that did not support the claim of an ill-treatment regime, concluding that the two sides’ explanations appeared equally plausible, Gjert’s lawyers added.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
For the remainder of the 21st century, the industries of the future will be defined by the Internet of Things—many to do with artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability with emphasis on renewable energy production and reduction of carbon emissions.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Most of Powell’s content covers dating advice for men with an emphasis on maintaining power in relationships with women.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
The court placed emphasis on witness statements and evidence that did not support the claim of an ill-treatment regime, concluding that the two sides’ explanations appeared equally plausible, Gjert’s lawyers added.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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His primary focus is civil space policy, with interests in both defense and energy & environment.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Ending automatic birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment has been a focus for the Trump administration.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Known for his breakout role in Snowfall, Idris brings intensity, precision, and charisma to a performance that demanded serious physical training, emotional depth, and even some real-life time on the track.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Yet, in the nearly two years since then, the brutality and intensity of Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip have mobilized opposition around the world.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to vitamin B7 (biotin), the supplements include marine collagen peptides to help strengthen and hydrate, adaptogenic ashwagandha to calm stress hormones’ effects on hair growth, and saw palmetto, which combats thinning by reducing the hair-thinning hormone DHT.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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Industry leaders like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon have argued current restrictions, instituted to prevent a repeat of the Global Financial Crisis, are overly onerous and prevent banks from providing liquidity during times of market stress.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Woods has provided input on design and features, as well as significant feedback on aspects of the polos such as weight, collar stays, buttons, water absorbency, and fit.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While Alphabet has been a notable laggard in tech this year, Meta, with a weight of 18.57% in the ETF, has been outperforming since April and is up by over 20% YTD.—
Afshan Musani,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Once the draft wraps up, the team can turn its full attention to the start of free agency on Monday.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Furthermore, additional attention to the matter appears to be resulting in voluntary corrective action.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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