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
People will share afterward the intensity of that reflection.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 June 2026
For example, cones from the sand pine can shield seeds for years, only to release them as the heat from low-intensity fires melts their resin and opens their scales.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Yet while the steely intensity of The Americans‘ Elizabeth Jennings marked a juicy departure for Russell, The Diplomat provides audiences the sheer pleasure of seeing how fully the star comes through and makes the part her own.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Someone could be mirroring your intensity or challenging your confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for intensity
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 June 2026
For example, cones from the sand pine can shield seeds for years, only to release them as the heat from low-intensity fires melts their resin and opens their scales.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Yet while the steely intensity of The Americans‘ Elizabeth Jennings marked a juicy departure for Russell, The Diplomat provides audiences the sheer pleasure of seeing how fully the star comes through and makes the part her own.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Someone could be mirroring your intensity or challenging your confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for intensity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
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For much of her defining run, Lizzo was emblematic of an idyllic extramusical experiment, her songs a wellspring for yas queen enthusiasm.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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The Tartan Army of 2026 has journeyed to America with similar enthusiasm, and unrealistic expectations have been loaded upon the shoulders of McTominay.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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Yet signs of pressing persist as the Padres steer solutions toward aggressiveness on the basepaths.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The aggressiveness was needed on a night Spurs head coach directed players to pick Brunson up full-court after San Antonio makes.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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Calmus said the uncertainty and emotions that come with having a newborn in intensive care can be difficult to navigate.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Clinical psychologists Hillary Halpern and Maureen Perry-Jenkins documented that the transition from single life to fatherhood is often accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The Kansas City Democrat has placed an emphasis on the district in Congress, and helped funnel federal money for revitalization projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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That debate has sharpened after the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Sirius Solutions, which rejected the IRS’s emphasis on a taxpayer’s active participation and instead focused on the statute and the legal characteristics of limited partner status, including liability protection.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Everything that had made her herself — the warmth, the animals, the cousins who stayed behind — was suddenly gone.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The nurturing Moon enters your sign, lighting your 1st House of Identity, so your natural warmth and creativity feel easier to share without overthinking.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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South African and Malawian authorities have been coordinating in recent weeks to facilitate the repatriation of thousands of Malawian citizens gathered at the site in Durban, claiming to flee anti-migrant tensions and fears of violence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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The attack on James came in the midst of a sharp rise in anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa in recent months, when there have been marches calling for immigrants in the country illegally to leave and reports of violence against some foreign nationals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Riemenschneider complimented the cleanliness and the family’s passion, Unlu said.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Both fandoms known for their unmatched passion and energy.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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