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
Across the continent, among allies that usually tread carefully in responding to utterances from the White House, the response was immediate and emphatic, and recognized an existential threat to the transatlantic alliance.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
Even Jeremiah Robinson-Earl — who signed a 10-day contract with the Mavericks Thursday afternoon — pulled down five rebounds, slammed an emphatic dunk and cashed a 3-pointer in his Dallas debut.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
But Arsenal weren’t finished, and Zubimendi scored an emphatic third, set up by Gyokeres inside the penalty area.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The Kings pushed the lead up to 12 when Achiuwa threw down an emphatic dunk over Flagg.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
Even Jeremiah Robinson-Earl — who signed a 10-day contract with the Mavericks Thursday afternoon — pulled down five rebounds, slammed an emphatic dunk and cashed a 3-pointer in his Dallas debut.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
But Arsenal weren’t finished, and Zubimendi scored an emphatic third, set up by Gyokeres inside the penalty area.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The Kings pushed the lead up to 12 when Achiuwa threw down an emphatic dunk over Flagg.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
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Some of the city's narrow streets fell victim to the aggressive snow totals, leaving residents with little wiggle room to get around it.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The agency’s aggressive tactics this past year – especially when agents make their presence known in public areas in or near an employer, such as a parking lot – have had a chilling effect on businesses in areas where ICE has been operating.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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That contrast is becoming more noticeable as their professional paths diverge.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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But there’s been a noticeable uptick in the team’s willingness to hit their blue-collar big man on rolls to the rim, which is opening an underutilized dimension of an offense that stagnated in the weeks leading up to their back-to-back wins over the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Federal guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Preliminary research released by the American Academy of Neurology in February also found a link between regularly getting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and a lower risk of developing dementia.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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Healthcare Failures That Put Lives at Risk Healthcare has emerged as an increasingly prominent concern in recent reports.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Medical imaging, including radiology — X-rays, mammograms, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound — is a prominent area for AI diagnostic tools.—
Peter Shen,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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Safavi said the blackout coincided with violent confrontations in several regions.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Parallel societies in certain urban areas and rising violent crime statistics linked to some migrant cohorts in countries such as Sweden and Germany led to the dramatic rise of populist and patriotic parties across the continent, from France to Italy to the Netherlands.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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That means that instead of dramatic peaks and troughs in energy use, everything stays on an even keel.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Having explored the Mariana Trench, the summit of Everest, and the edge of space, Victor Vescovo knows what awe feels like in its most dramatic forms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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This experience gave us the first glimpse of how Bad Bunny would become an especially forceful voice in contemporary Puerto Rico.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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But Pretti’s killing led Democrats to be more forceful in their opposition.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Year after year Samsung had an increasingly greater, ever-more commanding presence at CES.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Uganda’s longtime President Yoweri Museveni took a commanding lead in early election results as reports of deadly violence emerged following Thursday’s vote.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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