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 name reflects his emphasis on continuity and care.
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William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The Roosevelt Room Offers $9 classic margaritas and $10 mezcal margaritas all day, with an emphasis on balanced, spirit-forward cocktails.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
But with energy and culture being an emphasis, his style of play might just force the Rangers to more strongly consider him.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Rays have never put an emphasis on getting a lot of offensive production out of a catcher, instead choosing to prioritize good defense and a cerebral approach to calling pitches.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
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William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The Roosevelt Room Offers $9 classic margaritas and $10 mezcal margaritas all day, with an emphasis on balanced, spirit-forward cocktails.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
But with energy and culture being an emphasis, his style of play might just force the Rangers to more strongly consider him.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Rays have never put an emphasis on getting a lot of offensive production out of a catcher, instead choosing to prioritize good defense and a cerebral approach to calling pitches.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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Perhaps, it was posed to Doncic, the Lakers lost some focus on offense because of the complaints that led to the T’s.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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That was all well and good on the farm, where the focus is on player development, not winning.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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That petition — an effort to bar a young woman from a university because of her decision about which country to represent in an international sporting competition — reflects the intensity of the backlash.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even with the intensity, Corral said the coaching staff keeps things fun, too.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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The ceramic matrix composites help safeguard national security, boost economic competitiveness other critical industry sectors that depend on products that can withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, corrosion, and intense mechanical stress.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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As with many nutrients, the optimal amount per day depends on your individual body—your dietary needs, your stress and activity levels, your GI or other medical conditions, and your own sense of well-being, as SELF has reported.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those words now carry a tremendous amount of weight.—
Ihor N. Stelmach,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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Just one day later, the telehealth company abruptly canceled its launch of a GLP-1 pill for weight loss.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hamlin’s success has been built on aggressiveness, composure and a sixth sense at high speeds.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
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Way, meanwhile, enjoys watching Katie’s aggressiveness.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The capture and killing of El Mencho focused attention on the 59-year-old kingpin who ran the Jalisco cartel, Mexico’s most powerful.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cavalry, which Canva has used for its own projects, has gained attention among designers on social media as an alternative to Adobe's After Effects for some work.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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