1
as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
the intense cold of the polar regions
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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
an intense actor who favors edgy film roles
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Recent Examples of intense
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing intense intrusions by the British press and a lack of support from the palace.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The sudden pressure drop in such storms can cause intense winter weather conditions, such as blizzards, strong winds, and freezing temperatures.
—Connor Greene, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
For extremely online weather enthusiasts, BAM’s steady torrent of single-model runs can create intense emotional swings, especially those that forecast unlikely possibilities.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Art requires distance, and Tanner is so genuinely in the grip of intense family emotion that this father and son sometimes seem more real than theatrically compelling.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The sudden pressure drop in such storms can cause intense winter weather conditions, such as blizzards, strong winds, and freezing temperatures.
—Connor Greene, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
For extremely online weather enthusiasts, BAM’s steady torrent of single-model runs can create intense emotional swings, especially those that forecast unlikely possibilities.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Art requires distance, and Tanner is so genuinely in the grip of intense family emotion that this father and son sometimes seem more real than theatrically compelling.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intense
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This intensive-repair mask draws on Japanese beauty traditions to help restore the hair’s cuticle and overall integrity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Dropbox sought to remove the most tiresome and time-intensive parts of the job, instead of focusing on tools that imitate or mimic the creative process.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instructor Peggie Moore is passionate about working with students of every age, size, shape and ability.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kubota is passionate about water, food and the environment.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Competition remains fierce in the Charlotte region to grab a piece of the lucrative grocery market share.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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But long before the fire destroyed a broad section of the San Gabriel Valley community, a small but fierce army of people devoted themselves to others who were without a home.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Writing a novel is a solitary experience but not writing one is even more so, without the occasional call from an editor or marketing person to keep me warm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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An hour in McIntyre’s company is a warm, convivial whirlwind of enthusiasm, jokes and anecdotes.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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What Lee did not anticipate was the iron resolve, the ferocious tenacity, of the Union defenders.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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But nobody is just strong and ferocious, and nobody is just a saint.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2022
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But economists appeared skeptical about the effectiveness of Beijing’s plans to boost services spending, cautioning that the plan’s success hinges on deeper reforms to raise household income and strengthen social welfare.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The influential investor has the respect of Wall Street and deep knowledge of complex financial markets.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even the most fervent Costco fans might not know that the retailer allows customers to trade in devices for store credit.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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It’s amassed fervent praise from shoppers, many of whom swear their hands look significantly younger since incorporating the product into their routine.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Intense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intense. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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