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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Relevance
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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
Thus, as a vision of our transportation system in 2050, this plan is flawed due to placing too much emphasis on freeway expansion and insufficient resources on public transit.
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Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
With an emphasis on fair employment practices, hands-on training, and uplifting women, Araksa was designed to keep the benefits of the garden within the community.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Following questions and concerns about local participation in the first round, the commission agreed to restart the process with an emphasis placed on local artists.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Whether your style is modern, traditional, or eclectic, 2026 bedroom trends encourage you to focus on quality and originality, with an emphasis on playful, inviting colors and shimmering accessories.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
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Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
With an emphasis on fair employment practices, hands-on training, and uplifting women, Araksa was designed to keep the benefits of the garden within the community.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Following questions and concerns about local participation in the first round, the commission agreed to restart the process with an emphasis placed on local artists.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Whether your style is modern, traditional, or eclectic, 2026 bedroom trends encourage you to focus on quality and originality, with an emphasis on playful, inviting colors and shimmering accessories.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
Noun
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My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The new program at Butler is one of just five Deaf education programs in the country with a focus on spoken language, according to the program’s website.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Historic volatility The Cboe Gold Volatility Index surged this month to its highest level since the Covid pandemic in 2020, reflecting the intensity of the metal’s recent volatility.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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These settings reduce the speed and intensity of the tumbling action, minimizing the likelihood of tangling.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite their winter-ready build, these booties are surprisingly lightweight, thanks to the ultralight medium-density midsole that reduces stress on your feet while still slipping seamlessly into your suitcase without sacrificing suitcase space.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Coffee can reduce inflammation, blood pressure and oxidative stress (the last of which can lead to cell and tissue damage), thus helpfully impacting many of the physical signs of aging, Kao said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This enables, for example, ultra-fast charging while requiring only thinner cables, which saves weight and costs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The relentless weight of longing is largely absent from Fennell’s vision.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Way, meanwhile, enjoys watching Katie’s aggressiveness.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Errington has an endearing likability and a sense of mischief, but more aggressiveness and overconfidence would better suit the character.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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There is another kind of voter fraud which has escaped the attention--whether accidentally or deliberately--of the media.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a measured but hostile tone, Rhoades called attention to a great number of complaints that had come from Coppermark.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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