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
Teammate title fight After Russell claimed victory at the opening race of the season in Melbourne, Antonelli responded in emphatic fashion.
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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
The message was urgent, emphatic and unwavering.
—Katherine “kitty” Donovan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
More importantly, the emphatic victory comes with precedent.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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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
The message was urgent, emphatic and unwavering.
—Katherine “kitty” Donovan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
More importantly, the emphatic victory comes with precedent.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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Buxton knows the plan — a fighting retreat that saves ownership money but still gives the team the chance to regroup and compete for a division title with strong starting pitching and an aggressive, small-ball approach from a young, athletic lineup.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Iran signaled an aggressive response to this latest bid to break its stranglehold over the strait, which has left global shipping at an effective standstill and sent energy prices spiraling.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of skilled care, more affordable pricing, and the appeal of travelling for treatment has shaped a noticeable trend.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After a brief interlude of distracted play, the game got vigorous and testy.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Compact determinate tomato varieties, such as ‘Patio’, require much less space than a vigorous indeterminate grape tomato, such as ‘Valentine’.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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The couple, who married last year in Italy, have become increasingly prominent in fashion circles, a particular passion of Sánchez Bezos, 56, who also serves as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, another passion.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The school has become the continent’s most prominent professional dance training institution in recent years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The group above is wanted in connection with a violent robbery on board a CTA bus in Washington Park on April 9.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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More heavy elements, more violent eruptions.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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The fallout from Tuesday’s protest, while less dramatic than a similar demonstration outside the synagogue in November, touched on issues that have become deeply contentious across NYC.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The political transition that followed the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year was always expected to fracture Venezuela’s ruling movement.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
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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The forceful drives turned into desperation jumpers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Few materials feel so commanding and permanent as concrete.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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