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 question here: Was the Broncos’ lack of outside explosiveness in 2024 due to schematic emphasis, or an absence of backfield burst?
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
Bus emphasis Roughly half of the student population – 2,200-2,300 – is expected to ride the bus as the district makes plans to accommodate those numbers.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
Marion said the emphasis on camp is not to decide who starts at quarterback, in the backfield or on defense.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The choice of materials reflects local characteristics, with an emphasis on both horizontal and vertical elements.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
Bus emphasis Roughly half of the student population – 2,200-2,300 – is expected to ride the bus as the district makes plans to accommodate those numbers.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
Marion said the emphasis on camp is not to decide who starts at quarterback, in the backfield or on defense.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The choice of materials reflects local characteristics, with an emphasis on both horizontal and vertical elements.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
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Before this, the fast fashion giant filed to list in London but has struggled to receive regulatory approval before shifting its focus to Hong Kong.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Therefore, look to prioritize message flow over channel focus.—
Srikanth Ramachandran,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cuomo would also have to demonstrate to the public how detrimental a Mamdani win would be to New York City and the Democratic Party, and deliver a higher level of intensity and passion in his messaging.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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La Costa’s group fitness classes span everything from yoga, spin, and Pilates to power boxing, high intensity interval training, and cardiovascular boot camp.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Chronic stress from the threat of separation can harm those children’s mental and physical health, according to Gutierrez.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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While national prices for electricity have stayed mostly stable after inflation adjustments, California offers a glimpse of what happens when infrastructure stress meets rising costs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The shape, weight, sound when opened, material—all come together to create the first and often final verdict: buy or don’t buy.—
Anna Belova,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The forecast also calls for more bottoms made with shirting weight fabrics like crisp cotton poplin and plain weaves.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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As those markets mature, attention shifts toward practical applications that enhance business operations rather than create new trading vehicles.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The buzz the Panthers generated was unlike anything Texas football has seen, but despite the newfound attention, Gates said the team is hungry and locked in.—
Charles Baggarly
August 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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