1
as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
spoke with great intensity and eloquence on the need to combat racism
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2
as in intenseness
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
the intensity of the actor's performance had theatergoers on the edge of their seats
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Recent Examples of intensity
For emergency managers, utilities and transportation agencies, better maps of cold intensity, duration and spread can help prioritize better recovery and strategies.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
White noise plays all frequencies at the same intensity, and white light combines all the visible light colors.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
The immensity of Catherine and Heathcliff’s passion is measured by the intensity of their language, which of course is also Brontë’s.
—New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The Elektra star said that while fighting with Baker 19 years ago, the film's director encouraged the performers to up the intensity.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
White noise plays all frequencies at the same intensity, and white light combines all the visible light colors.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
The immensity of Catherine and Heathcliff’s passion is measured by the intensity of their language, which of course is also Brontë’s.
—New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The Elektra star said that while fighting with Baker 19 years ago, the film's director encouraged the performers to up the intensity.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
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The test of whether organizations will translate that enthusiasm into political wins won't come until November.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hardware enthusiasm While there are doubts about the software industry, Wall Street has resounding confidence that hardware companies are AI winners.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Embarrassment could have been a factor in the rash decision, but Trump is not a man who appears to be afflicted by that particular emotion, which takes its cue from a certain amount of self-awareness and humility.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Seeing athletes persevere teaches kids healthy lessons about effort, teamwork, and handling big emotions.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2026
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The brothers now couch surf between family members’ homes and Airbnbs, intent on documenting what some describe as the unprecedented aggressiveness of Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.—
Sophia Peyser,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Gardner, who has impressed as a reserve recently with his relentless energy and aggressiveness, recorded 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field, 1-of-2 shooting on threes and 3-of-5 shooting from the foul line, 11 rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes on Saturday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Popov has participated in industry discussions around event safety and operational standards, with an emphasis on making rules understandable for participants and spectators alike.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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From a design perspective, that reinforces Ratti’s desire to keep the emphasis on the flame itself and not the object.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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Layered over leggings, the lightweight cardigan adds warmth and dimension, instantly making a simple base feel more considered.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Colleagues membered Printz for his warmth, his calm and even-handed demeanor.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Although Pakistan's capital has seen relatively few attacks compared with other regions, the country has experienced a recent rise in militant violence.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The men who were charged in December are facing two counts of kidnapping resulting in death and one count of causing the death of a person in furtherance of a crime of violence and drug trafficking crime.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lilies symbolize promise, passion, life and fidelity.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 17-year-old Buzbee, a student at Hamilton Southeastern High School, was known for her big smile, generosity, ease with people and passion for journalism.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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