1
as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
the governor issued an emphatic denial of all charges
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
with all of the decorative fishing nets, lobster pots, and oars, the seafood restaurant's nautical theme was a little too emphatic for my taste
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Recent Examples of emphatic
Andrew Blauner’s fine collection On the Couch answers an emphatic yes.
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Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
After Pritchard stole an errant Suns pass, White zipped one inside to Queta for an emphatic dunk.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
With the thoughtful Moon in your 3rd House of Debate encouraging emphatic Pluto in your 11th House of Associations, your words carry weight in individual talks and wider discussions.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
United continued its push to the UEFA Women’s Champions League final last Thursday, securing a quarterfinal spot after an emphatic 5-0 series win over Atletico Madrid.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
After Pritchard stole an errant Suns pass, White zipped one inside to Queta for an emphatic dunk.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
With the thoughtful Moon in your 3rd House of Debate encouraging emphatic Pluto in your 11th House of Associations, your words carry weight in individual talks and wider discussions.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
United continued its push to the UEFA Women’s Champions League final last Thursday, securing a quarterfinal spot after an emphatic 5-0 series win over Atletico Madrid.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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While their offer was aggressive, the deal wasn’t done in a numbers vacuum.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Slater had been particularly aggressive against Big Tech companies during her tenure.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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The large police presence was noticeable even before the commissioners’ meeting, when 14 city police officers and sheriff’s deputies stood outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fine-line flicks also made a quiet but noticeable debut on runways for Giorgio Armani Prive, Jovana Louis, and Prabal Gurung.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Understanding Stainless Steel Scratches Stainless steel of all kinds—appliances and cookware—go through vigorous, daily use.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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One 2025 study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that getting as little as 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise decreased the risk of developing dementia by 41%.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most prominent political rival, Imamoglu stands accused by prosecutors of leading a criminal organization.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Among the most prominent findings from community outreach, which included surveys, walkabouts, pop-up events and a builder’s breakfast, were concerns about traffic speeding, inadequate lighting, lack of street trees and the absence of a cohesive identity for the corridor.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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In Send Help, now in theaters, Linda (Rachel McAdams) and her overbearing boss Bradley (Dylan O’Brien) survive a plane crash and become stranded on a deserted island, where their past office grievances become a violent fight for survival.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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The board made the decision after roughly seven hours of deliberations spanning two days, the latest dramatic turn for the nation’s second-largest school district, which has been navigating budget reductions and labor negotiations even before this week’s federal action.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, the Chieftains completed the job and did so in dramatic fashion.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Major attacks on energy infrastructure or civilian areas would also be likely to spark a more forceful response from allies.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the remark evolved into a slogan that became shorthand for the Rangers’ reputation for lone, forceful law enforcement — a legacy that supporters celebrate and critics say oversimplifies a more complicated history.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Croke entered 2026 with a commanding financial advantage over her primary opponents, ending 2025 with more than $833,000 in her campaign fund — more than her three Democratic rivals combined.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mendizábal’s guidance throughout is full of commanding touches, each development provided to the actor as a life or death matter; just notice every brutal choice Smits and De Jesús are forced to reckon with as Joe and Kate.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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