1
as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
the governor issued an emphatic denial of all charges
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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
Her new memoir answers these questions with an emphatic yes, and focuses on key turning points including the Mariel Boatlift, the economic crisis after the fall of the Soviet Union, and the brief detente under President Obama.
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Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Zon is emphatic that geographic inclusivity is not just a cultural principle but a competitive one.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
After being approached by Minnesota's Ayo Dosunmu after getting tangled up with McDaniels in the first quarter, Wembanyama would run untouched to the rim for an emphatic windmill dunk.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
But against the powerful Thunder, Reaves didn’t get a chance to punctuate his comeback night with any emphatic celebration.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Zon is emphatic that geographic inclusivity is not just a cultural principle but a competitive one.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
After being approached by Minnesota's Ayo Dosunmu after getting tangled up with McDaniels in the first quarter, Wembanyama would run untouched to the rim for an emphatic windmill dunk.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
But against the powerful Thunder, Reaves didn’t get a chance to punctuate his comeback night with any emphatic celebration.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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That, in turn, catalyzed the most aggressive Fed rate-hiking cycle ever and a bear market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Carolina’s penalty kill is extremely aggressive all over the ice.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But let’s get back to that extraordinary customizable dashboard, one of the most noticeable features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous activity.—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Heavy pruning may cause the plant to produce excessive new, vigorous branches.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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His predecessor, Hailemariam Desalegn, had overseen strong economic growth during his nearly six-year rule but continued a historical pattern of using violent crackdowns to crush dissent.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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That was in March of 2011, when pro-democracy protests against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad led to a violent government crackdown and civil war.—
Jon LaPook,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The Spurs are coming off a dramatic ousting of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals in seven games.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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In a dramatic late-night sacking of a network news icon, CBS News has fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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On the recto is the full self-portrait, its face obliterated by the forceful insert of another Rembrandt image.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In the only matchup that matters for this iteration of the Thunder, Holmgren — thinner, shorter, worse at nearly every attribute, less forceful, less personally invested in their collision than his French counterpart — saw his impact diminished, from All-Star to afterthought.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Ellis is the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson in Colorado.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Before the splitting of the Bronx into two commands, for the last three years Gurley was the commanding officer of Patrol Borough Bronx, overseeing the entire borough.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2026
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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