1
as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
the governor issued an emphatic denial of all charges
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2
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
Despite being through on goal, the full-back rolled the ball to his left and Lautaro Martinez made no mistake, thumping the ball home with an emphatic strike to put Inter 4-3 ahead on aggregate.
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Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
In one study, emphatic paraphrasing not only made participants less anxious but also made the speaker see the paraphraser in a more positive light.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
Head Start operators are emphatic — their programs are worth the investment.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Having brought a 12th NCAA women’s championship back to Connecticut, UConn guard Paige Bueckers is widely expected to be drafted No. 1 after rounding out a stellar college career in the most emphatic fashion.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
In one study, emphatic paraphrasing not only made participants less anxious but also made the speaker see the paraphraser in a more positive light.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
Head Start operators are emphatic — their programs are worth the investment.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Having brought a 12th NCAA women’s championship back to Connecticut, UConn guard Paige Bueckers is widely expected to be drafted No. 1 after rounding out a stellar college career in the most emphatic fashion.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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Even so, the aggressive play in this post-season has stood out.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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However, thanks to aggressive conservation efforts, including predator control programs, habitat restoration, and breeding initiatives, several kiwi species have seen rebounds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The impact of that indirect heat was particularly noticeable in our onion test.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Carroll Gardens has been swept up in the vigorous market for Brooklyn townhouses in general — contract signings were up 11 percent last year, according to Serhant.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
8 May 2025
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The paddling intensity will be vigorous, so participants should be experienced, wear clothing appropriate for weather conditions and bring water.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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As one of silvaner’s most prominent and historic producers, Wirsching has spent much of her career introducing silvaner to the world.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The gym makes its most prominent return in the universe's seventh installment, the beginning of the Creed franchise.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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For that reason, Torres-Chirinos is also charged with two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and one count of possession of a firearm by an unlawful alien.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Combs apologized for his violent behavior soon after the video's release.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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After all, these playoffs have been remarkably exciting to watch, full of upsets and dramatic finishes.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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Then things took a dramatic turn Ivanka Trump was on a date night out in Miami Beach.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Rebuke of Trump: Chief Justice John Roberts rebukes Trump after president calls for US judge's impeachment Supreme Court's liberal justices have been more forceful in taking on Trump Roberts’ comments, however, weren’t as blunt or forceful as those made recently by two of his colleagues.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Pakistan promised a forceful response to India’s airstrikes, with security officials telling NBC News that Pakistani forces had already shot down five Indian Air Force planes and one drone.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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Which ever of the two superstars steps up the biggest tonight can give their team a commanding lead as the series starts to come to a close.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Adam Henrique scored twice in what was a brutally physical first period, sparking the Oilers to a dominant 3-0 win to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round series.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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