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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Relevance
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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
As mining companies place greater emphasis on production scale, infrastructure and regional consolidation, Equinox Gold is positioning itself around long-term operational growth across North America.
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Wondershark,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
There is a heavy emphasis on geopolitics and technology topics.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
There were no winners among the three teams that used the formation, which puts emphasis on the back line but has the two fullbacks changing into wingers in the offensive phase.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Tubi’s leadership initially didn’t believe in the potential of linear channels and instead put a greater emphasis on being a free Netflix alternative.
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Janko Roettgers,
The Verge,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for emphasis
Wondershark,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
There is a heavy emphasis on geopolitics and technology topics.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
There were no winners among the three teams that used the formation, which puts emphasis on the back line but has the two fullbacks changing into wingers in the offensive phase.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Tubi’s leadership initially didn’t believe in the potential of linear channels and instead put a greater emphasis on being a free Netflix alternative.
—
Janko Roettgers,
The Verge,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for emphasis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
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One of Anthropic’s great strengths compared to its archrival OpenAI is its maniacal focus.
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That same focus on controllables, turning the page on from failure, has helped spur Pages’ consistency.
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For teams whose game plans depend on speed, relentless pressing or high-intensity transitions, excessive heat changes the game entirely.
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The result is a movement whose surfaces absorb and redirect light in alternating intensities, oscillating in an almost alchemical interplay of matte depth and metallic sheen as the wrist moves.
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The water amplifies the vibrations, helping stress and negative thoughts disappear.
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Everyday activities such as walking, running or lifting weights place stress on the skeleton.
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Dillon Thieneman’s speed Since draft night in April, Thieneman has been lauded for his combination of speed, instincts and aggressiveness.
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This is a lineup structured to thrive with a small-ball approach — high batting average, chaos and aggressiveness on the basepaths, and manufacturing runs.
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And at roughly 100 calories per tablespoon apiece, both butter and margarine can be calorie-dense, making either choice capable of causing unwanted weight gain.
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That index is considered to be more accurate than the Body Mass Index, which is only based on weight and height.
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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