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
Two possessions later, with the Aggies ahead 82-74, Collins stole another pass at the top of the key and this time threw down an emphatic one-handed dunk to ice only the second NCAA Tournament win for Utah State in its dozen years in the Mountain West.
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Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
After last week’s 1-0 stunning road win over San Diego Wave, the Houston Dash followed it up with an emphatic win over the expansion Legacy.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Kansas' Tre White had an emphatic slam dunk with 13 seconds left to finish with 12 points.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Stewart pounces on his first pitch, launching an emphatic Grand Slam to right field to give Texas State the lead.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
After last week’s 1-0 stunning road win over San Diego Wave, the Houston Dash followed it up with an emphatic win over the expansion Legacy.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Kansas' Tre White had an emphatic slam dunk with 13 seconds left to finish with 12 points.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Stewart pounces on his first pitch, launching an emphatic Grand Slam to right field to give Texas State the lead.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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Brvenik, 44, was diagnosed in 2024 with leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Your sense of self takes the lead as the Moon, presently in your sign, opposes aggressive Mars across your partnership zone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There is a very vigorous fact checking that has only gotten more and more vigorous.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s because all that vigorous motion can jostle and aggravate the parietal peritoneum.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2026
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Strangely, as social media has moved from the text of status updates and tweets to short video, verbal commentary has actually grown more prominent and more viral.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Gorman delivered emotional remarks Saturday at a vigil in Yorktown Heights, New York, honoring her daughter — a Loyola University Chicago freshman whose life was cut short in what authorities describe as a sudden, violent attack.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s a reference to what Duncan always intended, and rightly so, as a holistic approach to the problem of violent crime, involving not just violence interrupting by former gang members turned peacekeepers but better education and job opportunities for the young people most at risk.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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This inquiry into police corruption stems from a dramatic news conference last year by a provincial police officer, who accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police officers of having links with organized crime.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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While a portion of rallygoers voiced support for dramatic intervention against Cuba's leadership, others said their focus remains on peaceful, lasting reform.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Somewhat surprisingly, in the past, five-week losing streaks for the S & P 500 have been followed by poor near-term returns on average rather than forceful snapbacks, according to multiple such studies.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The piece concluded with its Vivo movement — forceful and alive.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The play subverts itself, never allowing an audience to gain a commanding foothill, even at the end when (suffice it to say) the watchers become the watched.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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