1
as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
the governor issued an emphatic denial of all charges
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2
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
with all of the decorative fishing nets, lobster pots, and oars, the seafood restaurant's nautical theme was a little too emphatic for my taste
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Recent Examples of emphatic
Djo skates between falsetto and mellow, talky vocals with moments of funky, emphatic annunciation.
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airmail.news, 5 July 2025
This opinion appeared here three years ago and was swarmed with a barrage of emphatic and mostly emotional arguments for Koufax.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Fans' emphatic celebration of Combs' verdict mirrors similar behavior throughout the high-profile trial, which ignited a ferocious media circus among journalists, social media influencers and zealous supporters of Combs.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Viewers at home and in the stadium loved seeing the lifelong fan sitting in the front row, passionately cheering his team on, usually right next to a very emphatic Timothée Chalamet and a rotation of other celebrity fans.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
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airmail.news, 5 July 2025
This opinion appeared here three years ago and was swarmed with a barrage of emphatic and mostly emotional arguments for Koufax.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Fans' emphatic celebration of Combs' verdict mirrors similar behavior throughout the high-profile trial, which ignited a ferocious media circus among journalists, social media influencers and zealous supporters of Combs.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Viewers at home and in the stadium loved seeing the lifelong fan sitting in the front row, passionately cheering his team on, usually right next to a very emphatic Timothée Chalamet and a rotation of other celebrity fans.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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In November 2021, Kimmy was diagnosed with an aggressive stage 3 inflammatory Breast Cancer, just nine months after welcoming her second son.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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Being too aggressive with your use of ice can damage your skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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For later stages, incorporating regenerative in-office treatments can make a noticeable difference.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose Single Origin Live Rosin Infused Gummies are colorless and melt in the mouth with a noticeable musky cannabis flavor accompanied by sweet, tropical fruit notes.—
IRENE ADELINE MILANEZ,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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During a vigorous cross examination, prosecutors parsed through his story, questioning him on his history with police officers.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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Adults should engage in 150 minutes of moderate physical activity — like walking, dancing or gardening — or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week, Makarem added.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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In March 2019, authorities arrested and charged more than 50 people, including coaches, test administrators, prominent CEOs, and the Hollywood stars.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Estonia is widely considered a prominent tech hub in Europe.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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As droves of tourists continue to flock to Spain for European summer vacations, the nation’s emergency responders are dealing with the aftermath of a violent wave of flash flooding in nearly half of the country’s 50 provinces.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The past five years have been among the most dramatic: SXSW closed down during the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and did not reopen in person — on a much smaller scale — until 2022.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Rising to Meet Modern Demands Health and wellness tourism has seen a dramatic rise in popularity over the last several years, both internationally and domestically.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Anguish is redirected into forceful speculation, all without sacrificing the laughs.—
Vikram Murthi,
The Atlantic,
2 Aug. 2025
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Though the worker accused of forceful treatment of kids had only been working at the day care for months, Golden says other parents told him their kids had issues with day care staff.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The Sox scored four in the fourth to take a commanding 9-0 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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And that one draw was only because two days were lost to rain at Old Trafford in Manchester when England were in a commanding position at a pivotal stage of the most recent Ashes series against Australia two years ago.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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