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
Creative Houses 3 focuses on high-intensity live experiences, while Creative House 5 is dedicated to casual and mobile play.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Lower intensity workouts, like Pilates, walking, or yoga, may be lower risk.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
This extreme heat event may be comparable in its intensity and rarity to the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave, which killed hundreds and sent temperatures soaring into the 120s Fahrenheit in Oregon and Washington State during June.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
The chart below plots defensive line height against pressing intensity (PPDA) and passes per sequence, showing English clubs press harder and sit deeper than most of their continental rivals.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Lower intensity workouts, like Pilates, walking, or yoga, may be lower risk.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
This extreme heat event may be comparable in its intensity and rarity to the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave, which killed hundreds and sent temperatures soaring into the 120s Fahrenheit in Oregon and Washington State during June.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
The chart below plots defensive line height against pressing intensity (PPDA) and passes per sequence, showing English clubs press harder and sit deeper than most of their continental rivals.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
Noun
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But also, your upbeat enthusiasm will appeal to everyone!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those arguments have blunted voter enthusiasm for ballot measures to increase corporate taxes before, according to Baldassare.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Become able to sit with uncomfortable emotions.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Robinson uses rats in her research to understand how the brain adapts to emotions and how that affects behavior.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Yes, Joseph Woll was again stellar, stopping 31 of 33 shots and earning deserved praise for his aggressiveness and agility.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Still, Bridges insists aggressiveness is not the issue.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The emphasis, however, is heavily on modern times.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Throw it on over your shoulders or belted at the waist for an unexpected accent that puts all the emphasis on the casual, but still remains effortlessly stylish.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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Some have argued that there is an apparent disconnect between the Christian messaging that Talarico has leaned so heavily into and his warmth toward what many view as a predatory industry.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bin 47 is a continuation of Petty’s elevated dining style laced with soulful warmth best experienced through his pasta and seafood dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fingerhut said his organization had warned federal officials just a day before the Michigan attack that the risk of violence was escalating, describing the incident as coming within inches of becoming something far worse.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Early Wednesday morning, FSU kicker Conor McAneney was arrested on felony charges for battery of a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence, according to jail records.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, Nicky has found his passion in painting and art.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Huerta channels her passion into a union Dolores Clara Fernandez was born April 10, 1930, in Dawson, New Mexico.—
Stephanie Elam,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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