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
Walmart Most Garmin watches aren't likely to win any beauty prizes—they're chunky, with an emphasis on the technical over aesthetic.
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Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Some companies place more emphasis on the action outside the ship than an uber-plush onboard experience, and travelers may find lower rates by booking with one of those.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The ratings provide an overview of how campuses and districts are performing academically with a large emphasis on STAAR scores, or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
But their emphasis on solidarity aligned with the government’s message.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Some companies place more emphasis on the action outside the ship than an uber-plush onboard experience, and travelers may find lower rates by booking with one of those.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The ratings provide an overview of how campuses and districts are performing academically with a large emphasis on STAAR scores, or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
But their emphasis on solidarity aligned with the government’s message.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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President Donald Trump has been calling for the central bank leader’s removal for months now, and the conflict remains in focus for investors.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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Transitioning to the analysis phase, the focus shifts to evaluating your processes and IT landscape to identify areas for rationalization or optimization.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Progress slowly: Gradually increase the intensity of your workouts to avoid overtraining.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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July is on course to set new records for the intensity of cross-border attacks. LONDON -- Russia and Ukraine again exchanged a series of major overnight drone strikes as the two sides maneuvered ahead of a possible resumption of ceasefire talks later this week.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Combined with negative working capital and declining revenue, this creates significant financial stress, notes Macroaxis.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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First up is Whoop, for cutting-edge health and fitness trackers monitoring of sleep, heart rate, stress, blood pressure and overall wellness.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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For years, body weight and health have been linked together.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Other styles that have caught my attention include this twirly Parthea Midi Dress, $57 on Amazon, and this ruched American Eagle Bella midi dress, on sale for $49.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The one that caught my attention is a modern cabin-style tiny house that has a front porch, two bedrooms, and the option to add solar panels.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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