intensity

noun

in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē How to pronounce intensity (audio)
Definition of intensitynext
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 the intensity of fans’ bond with Benson can get complicated. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 The game is changing again and the buzzwords of the incoming managers are intensity, pressure and vertical football. — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 And all of that is the subtextual intensity of working in this environment because the stakes are really high. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Why The Impressive Hobby Doesn’t Hold Up One of the sturdiest findings in wellbeing research is that frequency matters more than intensity. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intensity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
  1. enthusiasm
  2. aggressiveness
  3. emotion
  4. emphasis
  5. warmth
  6. violence
  7. passion
Noun
  • Do not let enthusiasm skip the part where others need a clear role today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Or are younger, progressive voters who might be open to democratic socialism being over-sampled due to their very public enthusiasm?
    — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Video from the Virginia incident, which shows an agent with a gun, has reignited conversations about the aggressiveness of ICE enforcement.
    — Juan Benn Jr, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2026
  • She’s learned how to channel her competitiveness and aggressiveness in a much better way, a more productive way.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of aggressiveness
Noun
  • Graphic autopsy photos shown in court Before McDonald brought emotion to the witness stand, the day began with some testimony that appeared excruciating for the Shakur family.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Heavy Metal earned raves for its unruly combination of intimate songwriting, feverish emotion and left-field ambition, and the Carnegie Hall performance put that material in a setting almost comically grand enough to match its scale.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of emotion
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  • The 29-year-old is probably Spurs’ most threatening player in the box, but is not as accomplished as Solanke in link-up play, a concern given De Zerbi places so much emphasis on contribution to build-up and playmaking.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Today, toilets are often considered a vital part of overall bathroom design, with companies like American Standard putting more emphasis on design elements and color options.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasis
Noun
  • Insider tip From check-in onward, the staff's impressive hospitality and warmth stand out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As long as everything is well proportioned, those extra layers add depth, character and warmth.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • The violence is the latest sign of armed groups increasingly targeting cities and urban centers in Africa's Sahel region.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Magneto’s methods of fighting violence with violence may have sometimes been unscrupulous, but his ideology was always compelling, to X-Men members and viewers alike.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of violence
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  • Known for her dry sense of humor, passion for horses and being the hardest working royal, Princess Anne has also maintained strict boundaries about her privacy and kept her family away from the spotlight.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There was a fluidity to their performance that treasured passion over technical precision.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of passion

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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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