1
as in focus
a special notice or importance given to something
a prep school with a long-established emphasis on sports
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2
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
the emphasis with which my parents issued the warning about smoking left no doubt that they were serious
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Recent Examples of emphasis
Textural layering was key this season, with a strong emphasis on knitwear as outerwear, exemplified by Alberto Caliri’s debut at Missoni.
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Despite being a month of introspection and reflection, March’s astrology will bring emphasis to your sixth house of daily routines, work habits and more importantly, your well-being.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
This was another point of emphasis for the Matia Mobility team.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Chefs have been making fusion pizza since at least the 1950s, although the emphasis was usually on toppings.
—Luke Fortney, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Despite being a month of introspection and reflection, March’s astrology will bring emphasis to your sixth house of daily routines, work habits and more importantly, your well-being.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
This was another point of emphasis for the Matia Mobility team.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Chefs have been making fusion pizza since at least the 1950s, although the emphasis was usually on toppings.
—Luke Fortney, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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When Mars moved into Cancer, the focus shifted to self-disclosure.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sly and the Family Stone’s Documentary The pioneering group — and especially Sly himself — are the focus of Sly Lives (AKA The Burden of Black Genius).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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One of the film's key scenes, in which Doyle violently interrogates a suspect, didn't initially meet the intensity director William Friedkin envisioned.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The chief executive officer of Walmart Inc. said American consumers are showing signs of stress as food prices remain stubbornly high.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Conserve; water only when established plants show signs of wilting or moisture stress 44.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The United States has a population of almost 350 million, giving it the economic and geopolitical weight to act decisively on the global stage.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Morgan Stanley upgrades Melco Resorts & Entertainment to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said the Asia and Europe casino company is well positioned for share gains.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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The television pool will not be affected, despite the president's differences with many major networks; before entering electoral politics, Trump was a frequent subject of tabloid and television attention and then a reality TV star.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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