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
For emergency managers, utilities and transportation agencies, better maps of cold intensity, duration and spread can help prioritize better recovery and strategies.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
White noise plays all frequencies at the same intensity, and white light combines all the visible light colors.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
The immensity of Catherine and Heathcliff’s passion is measured by the intensity of their language, which of course is also Brontë’s.
—New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The Elektra star said that while fighting with Baker 19 years ago, the film's director encouraged the performers to up the intensity.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
White noise plays all frequencies at the same intensity, and white light combines all the visible light colors.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
The immensity of Catherine and Heathcliff’s passion is measured by the intensity of their language, which of course is also Brontë’s.
—New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The Elektra star said that while fighting with Baker 19 years ago, the film's director encouraged the performers to up the intensity.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
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The test of whether organizations will translate that enthusiasm into political wins won't come until November.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hardware enthusiasm While there are doubts about the software industry, Wall Street has resounding confidence that hardware companies are AI winners.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mostly, however, Gee’s sophisticated, stealthily moving film folds any bursts of emotion into its exquisitely dark shadows, letting Evans’ limpid but heartsore music do most of the weeping.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Throughout, emotion churns and chafes against a backdrop of political unrest, corporate malfeasance, and the everyday horrors that erode modern life.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 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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Popov has participated in industry discussions around event safety and operational standards, with an emphasis on making rules understandable for participants and spectators alike.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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From a design perspective, that reinforces Ratti’s desire to keep the emphasis on the flame itself and not the object.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bronze finish adds drama and warmth to your space, even without a decorative finial or end cap.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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His grandmother Dilma cares for the boy, with her warmth and open-mindedness, giving him the space to be – well, simply himself.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Although Pakistan's capital has seen relatively few attacks compared with other regions, the country has experienced a recent rise in militant violence.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The men who were charged in December are facing two counts of kidnapping resulting in death and one count of causing the death of a person in furtherance of a crime of violence and drug trafficking crime.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lilies symbolize promise, passion, life and fidelity.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 17-year-old Buzbee, a student at Hamilton Southeastern High School, was known for her big smile, generosity, ease with people and passion for journalism.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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