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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
LeVota’s candidacy for county executive directly contradicts one of his most frequent and emphatic campaign promises leading up to his interim tenure.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Many commenters urged the woman to prioritize her recovery over her job, offering blunt and emphatic advice that resonated with other viewers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson was especially emphatic about how badly his city's police department was affected by the federal immigration protests in the summer and fall.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
The five-shot margin of victory was emphatic — this wasn’t a guy backing into a win on a leaderboard collapse.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Many commenters urged the woman to prioritize her recovery over her job, offering blunt and emphatic advice that resonated with other viewers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson was especially emphatic about how badly his city's police department was affected by the federal immigration protests in the summer and fall.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
The five-shot margin of victory was emphatic — this wasn’t a guy backing into a win on a leaderboard collapse.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
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Orbán's nationalist party has become a model for MAGA populists, particularly for its aggressive stance on immigration.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Florian Wirtz was over aggressive in his initial press and then lacked urgency to help balance out City’s right-side overload, while neither Curtis Jones or Ryan Gravenberch drifted across.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nigel Hughes, who tracks housing markets across the country, says there has already been a noticeable shift.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But political observers say many Georgia taxpayers could see a noticeable reduction in taxes in the years ahead.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) tell us that just a single engagement of moderate to vigorous physical activity can improve sleep, decrease anxiety and lower blood pressure.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dwarf varieties, for example, can fit in a small bowl of water on your patio; larger, more vigorous lilies need a pool that has space for their roots to spread.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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Take, for example, Wiseman's words on one of Orientale's prominent features.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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George Welsh’s father, James, was a prominent and wealthy real estate magnate in Kansas City.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum, a national think tank on policing standards, called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The enemy was large and violent.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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The look is darker, more dramatic.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since then, the game has experienced dramatic growth .—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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As Orbán over the past decade took a forceful stance against migrants and refugees and proclaimed himself Europe's champion of illiberal Christian democracy, Budapest became a magnet for American conservatives.—
Catherine Belton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2026
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Those strange things in the air have gotten stranger and stranger since then, but Black Angels remains as the forceful, alarming, beautiful work that brought the form of the string quartet to relevance in a shattered time.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
3 Apr. 2026
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Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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At 132 feet, the 40P is larger and more commanding, offering additional space and slightly flashier features.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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