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
Additionally, there’s an increasing emphasis on dishes that accommodate diverse dietary needs.
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Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Parrish’s play strength will have to be a point of emphasis in the pros.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The Baking Dish Generously Strong emphasis on being generous with the butter coating.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Those strategic decisions, with an emphasis instead placed on reducing the average age of the squad, can justifiably be credited to Giuntoli but Motta’s tactical struggles since the excellent 1-0 win over Inter last month have carried a heavy cost.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emphasis
Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Parrish’s play strength will have to be a point of emphasis in the pros.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The Baking Dish Generously Strong emphasis on being generous with the butter coating.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Those strategic decisions, with an emphasis instead placed on reducing the average age of the squad, can justifiably be credited to Giuntoli but Motta’s tactical struggles since the excellent 1-0 win over Inter last month have carried a heavy cost.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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She was appointed a United Nations Messenger for Peace in 2008, with a focus on the prevention of HIV and the elimination of violence against women.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Westerhoff takes an executive role as managing director of the theatrical film division bringing together the strengths of both companies with a strategic market focus on animation, family entertainment, and genre cinema.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The challenge isn't new, but the intensity is unprecedented.—
Tomás O’Leary,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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There’s some intensity brewing now too, as power-hungry planet Pluto stations retrograde on May 4 in your sign.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The caregiver partner can feel a consistent stress to keep it together during that time, which can last decades.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In Michigan, a program offering free therapy and online stress courses has been in place for nearly a decade, according to Remington Rice with Michigan State University Extension.—
Jessica Schreifels,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By 2016, President Obama put his weight behind the movement with the Computer Science for All initiative.—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the procession carried even more weight this year.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite his rising stardom, Brunson has historically redirected attention to team success over individual accolades.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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At the time, then-Trump spokeswoman turned critic Stephanie Grisham slammed media attention of the jacket.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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