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
This misguided motion by a Democratic Socialist councilmember deserves a loud, emphatic no vote from the full City Council.
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Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
In the second quarter, Bridges found Mitchell Robinson for an emphatic alley-oop dunk.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Teammate title fight After Russell claimed victory at the opening race of the season in Melbourne, Antonelli responded in emphatic fashion.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
For Waubonsie Valley’s Alyssa Tukker, the answer is an emphatic yes.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
In the second quarter, Bridges found Mitchell Robinson for an emphatic alley-oop dunk.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Teammate title fight After Russell claimed victory at the opening race of the season in Melbourne, Antonelli responded in emphatic fashion.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
For Waubonsie Valley’s Alyssa Tukker, the answer is an emphatic yes.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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The Boston Red Sox could be aggressive, and have the prospects to swing a deal.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In 1981, reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36 after battling an aggressive skin cancer.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Windows Central has tested the low latency profile available in test builds of Windows 11 and observed a noticeable increase in speed and responsiveness on the same hardware compared to the current public version of Windows 11 25H2.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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That difference is even more noticeable in real-world kitchens, where oils are often left at high heat for hours, Gruel said.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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My Costa Rican Hammam Experience included a vigorous scrub-down on a marble slab in the steamy hammam that used a Costa Rican coffee bean exfoliator for a local twist, followed by a heavenly massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Many hostas are more vigorous and show their best colors when given some exposure to sun (such as morning sun with afternoon shade).—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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With the House vote on Monday, Duterte, who comes from one of the country’s most prominent political dynasties, became the first official in the Southeast Asian country’s history to be impeached twice.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 May 2026
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In a hall occasionally pierced by air-raid sirens warning of Russian strikes, the event has united Ukraine’s most prominent galleries, artists, collectors, and cultural institutions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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When Ahmed suggested that this was a bad idea, since Denise was the one who had been violent, Denise began cursing at him.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some people argue that enforcement becomes necessary when encampments grow large or long-term, especially when safety concerns, sanitation issues, or violent incidents arise.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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In the 90th minute, Adrian Marin delivered a driving cross into the box, and Martín Ojeda got just enough of his head on the ball to steer it home, sealing the dramatic victory.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Part of the villa juts outward in a dramatic cantilever supported by skinny columns, giving the structure a floating effect when viewed from the surrounding gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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The helmets, made with unfixed chalk, were visually forceful but materially fragile, holding protection and vulnerability in the same frame.—
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
6 May 2026
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Yet Obama was an early and forceful critic of that tendency.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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Xi’s expected to be a commanding presence as host, opposite a US president known more for relying on gut instinct than meticulous preparation.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Senior midfielder Meghan O’Donnell, who scored her eighth goal of the season during Libertyville’s 3-2 win over Waubonsie Valley on Thursday, said Chung is a commanding presence.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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