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
But Damson is doing the driving, and the focus and intensity are there.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The division's work is credited with modeling and forecasting advances that support both the hurricane center and the weather service, including vast improvements in forecasting hurricane track and intensity.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Environmental metrics included emission intensity, emission intensity reduction, energy intensity, renewable energy ratio, waste intensity and the proportion of recycled waste.
—Time Staff, Time, 24 June 2025
The aurora borealis is notoriously difficult to predict, and its intensity can vary depending on several different factors.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The division's work is credited with modeling and forecasting advances that support both the hurricane center and the weather service, including vast improvements in forecasting hurricane track and intensity.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Environmental metrics included emission intensity, emission intensity reduction, energy intensity, renewable energy ratio, waste intensity and the proportion of recycled waste.
—Time Staff, Time, 24 June 2025
The aurora borealis is notoriously difficult to predict, and its intensity can vary depending on several different factors.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
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However, their fresh perspective, general enthusiasm and tech fluency can be superpowers that breathe new life into an organization.—
Jill Shedek,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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With enthusiasm building among opponents of the Iranian government, analysts and former officials are treating with caution speculation of an insurrection capable of actually ousting the country's leadership.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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This represents the triumph of emotion over legal reasoning.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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But a tidal wave of emotions pushed the words buried deep in his chest to the shores of his lips.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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For example, while Western markets typically focus heavily on Valentine's Day in February, markets like China place greater emphasis on Lunar New Year during the same period.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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In recent years, the museum has placed a growing emphasis on telling a more complete story about the nation’s founding.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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The warmth of the natural teak decks also complements the gleaming geometric forms of the hull and superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Closing my eyes, I was flooded with the familiar warmth and the accompanying tug of distraction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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The mayor has also called for peaceful protests and condemned any violence in reaction to immigration initiatives set in motion by the White House.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Immediate proceeds from the track—released in honor of Juneteenth—will benefit the Black Music Action Coalition Human Rights Fund and the anti–gun violence nonprofit Everytown, according to a press release.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
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Imagine telling any of the women in that hairdressers shop that art should be untouched by national and political passion, particularly in time of war.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Joel often expresses his passion for raising mental health awareness through his work in the media.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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