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
That seemed reasonable: the intensity of the grief was enveloping, a veil of sorrow that van Wessel, a father to twins himself, was loath to make worse with his own presence.
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
Kyiv is increasing the intensity of its drone attacks into Russia.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2025
When a zebra was taken down by lions, who ravenously feasted on it, the raw intensity hit all my senses.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
According to experts, climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency and reach of the Canadian wildfires.
—Katherine Weaver, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
Kyiv is increasing the intensity of its drone attacks into Russia.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2025
When a zebra was taken down by lions, who ravenously feasted on it, the raw intensity hit all my senses.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
According to experts, climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency and reach of the Canadian wildfires.
—Katherine Weaver, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
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Institutional enthusiasm for digital assets is rising, and the U.S. regulatory climate has grown friendlier, even as the economics of mining face more pressure from bitcoin’s quadrennial halving.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Time will tell whether ASI’s enthusiasm was ultimately strategic or premature.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The genre-bending rapper, who has long been revered for blending vulnerability and raw emotion into his music, is now offering an unflinching account of the mental health battles and drug addiction that nearly cost him his life—even at the height of his fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Find the quotes that capture raw emotion, then talk your offer through in simple language.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although a lawyer’s lifetime achievements were considered, emphasis was placed on their most recent accomplishments.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Dress for Success accepts donations for clothing, with an emphasis on professional clothing.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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There's no better way to fill your home with warmth and coziness than burning candles.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Chinese entrepreneur Edison Deng is out to find new ways to tap that sprawling market by combining the warmth of a raising pet with the convenience of cutting-edge consumer electronics.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit, which was filed July 31 in Wayne County Circuit Court, did not mention specific past incidents of violence.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Jose Javier Romero-Hernandez, a Mexican citizen, was convicted of first-degree burglary, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, domestic assault with a dangerous weapon, threatening an act of violence, and malicious injury or destruction of property in Oklahoma.—
Louis Casiano , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rich with nuance, passion, and unforgettable characters, Unaccustomed Earth invites you into the elite and insular Indian-American community of Cambridge, MA.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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What brings the biggest purpose and passion to your days lately?—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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