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
After the game, Mendoza sounded emphatic about the Mets’ chances of holding on to a playoff spot.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But by giving it all away, Chouinard made an emphatic statement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
After almost seven months away, the NFL is back in emphatic fashion.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The emphatic strategy was risky from the start — and now looks very flimsy, indeed.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But by giving it all away, Chouinard made an emphatic statement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
After almost seven months away, the NFL is back in emphatic fashion.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The emphatic strategy was risky from the start — and now looks very flimsy, indeed.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
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Now and in the future In the early days of the Bowman era, the Oilers appear to be more aggressive in looking for talent.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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First, assume that classification will be litigated if the arrangement is aggressive or if the borrower is thinly capitalized.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why Local Marketing Is Gaining Ground Again In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in how small and midsized businesses (SMBs) approach marketing.—
Ashot Barseghyan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Particularly noticeable is Cavagnari’s eye for mixing midcentury modern furnishings, vintage lighting from Morocco, and older pieces that carry a story with them, such as a portable writing desk and a chair that folds into its own leather steamer trunk.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even your health feels vigorous.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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After a vigorous lobbying campaign, Congress adopted a half measure, disallowing sales taxes but retaining the deductibility of other subnational levies.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The left is always, at all times and places, a violent phenomenon full of hatred.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, has written about hurricanes, tornadoes and violent weather for more than 30 years.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her efforts saved the animal’s life and landed her in her hometown newspaper, The Mountain Eagle, which was the first to write about the dramatic rescue and resuscitation.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The increase widens a stark property tax gap between Idaho’s two largest school districts — Boise and West Ada — and illustrates dramatic policy differences between the adjoining Treasure Valley districts.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many of Kirk’s friends and political allies have felt intense grief, and politicians across the aisle have issued forceful condemnations of political violence.—
Kevin Breuninger,Christina Wilkie,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The finale arrives like crashes of thunder and lightning, shifting between forceful and delicate moments.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For cruising around town while keeping tabs on the surrounding potholes, traffic and pedestrians, however, many cyclists prefer the more commanding, upright, back-friendly stance offered by a flat handlebar.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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As one of the world’s largest tech giants, Google’s position in the space is a commanding one, though competition from the likes of Meta, OpenAI and others is fierce.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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