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
Franco appeared in court Monday and gave an emphatic plea.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
The posts, full of emphatic praise and multiple exclamation points, showed Mia posing with Combs, calling him a legend, and thanking him for being her friend.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 30 May 2025
In the end, Mel B gave the group its only no, with the rest of the panel giving emphatic yeses.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 28 May 2025
The Florida native has notched seven consecutive wins, with his last three title defenses all ending in emphatic second-round finishes.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
The posts, full of emphatic praise and multiple exclamation points, showed Mia posing with Combs, calling him a legend, and thanking him for being her friend.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 30 May 2025
In the end, Mel B gave the group its only no, with the rest of the panel giving emphatic yeses.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 28 May 2025
The Florida native has notched seven consecutive wins, with his last three title defenses all ending in emphatic second-round finishes.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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But the Cubs and Yankees will likely be much more aggressive in pursuing him than the Brewers will.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The tree has aggressive roots that can upend lawn turf and crack pavement.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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Similar parents commenting on Diwa's post said the switch made a noticeable difference in their own homes, with several sharing anecdotes of improved moods and calmer transitions to offscreen activities.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This vine, while beautiful, is a vigorous grower that spreads by self-seeding, layering, and runners.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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No better example of this can be found than in the absence of debate in the contemporary U.S. about the treatment of the Palestinians by the Israelis, whatever outcome such vigorous discussion might produce.—
James L. Gibson,
The Conversation,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The recent endorsement of Sliwa by prominent Jewish leader Dov Hikind has only solidified their certainty that the Orthodox voting bloc will put him over the top.—
Ken Frydman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Julie Mehretu, one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the world.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Swart said another giveaway is the hotel accommodations that are arranged for violent rioters.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Any violent attack on law enforcement should be condemned.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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In this passionate Fire sign, the messenger planet speaks with confidence, courage and a dramatic flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Trump has vowed to deport upwards of 11 million people from the country and doing so would require a dramatic expansion in detention and deportation facilities.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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He was sworn as U.S. Attorney for California’s Central District in early April, where he’s continued to bedevil state leaders by assisting with the Trump administration’s forceful immigration agenda and targeting state laws allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’ sports.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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And what made Kennedy’s accusations all the more forceful was that he must be considered to be speaking in the name of his boss, President Donald Trump.—
Martin Schram,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite its commanding presence, the Navigator doesn’t drive like a tank.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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The 1794 doesn’t have what was expected, a commanding road presence.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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