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
Each test blasted a new level of intensity at the home.
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Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Fighting continued over those 72 hours, although reportedly at a reduced intensity.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Those close to Kate say her perspective has sharpened since her recovery from cancer, with aides describing a new intensity and focus around her early years mission.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Some stronger storms cannot be ruled out, but details on timing and intensity will become clearer later this week.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Fighting continued over those 72 hours, although reportedly at a reduced intensity.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Those close to Kate say her perspective has sharpened since her recovery from cancer, with aides describing a new intensity and focus around her early years mission.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Some stronger storms cannot be ruled out, but details on timing and intensity will become clearer later this week.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
Noun
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Travolta’s infectious enthusiasm carried over into the movie itself, a semi-autobiographical trifle about his childhood love of air travel.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But even that enthusiasm seems to be waning.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Some instances of the passionate emotion veer into more bloody endeavors with thrillers like Obsession and Lurker.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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And they’re also used as form of therapy for visitors to release complex emotions.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Our offense has to be predicated on some of the aggressiveness on the bases.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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As with The Second Act, which sent up cancel culture, there’s a slightly reactionary vibe in the way the script has Stewart’s Madeleine represent a distinctly millennial kind of passive-aggressiveness.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Noun
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McCarthy’s emphasis on 11 personnel (three wide receivers) better fits Rodgers’s skill set and his preferences.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The service Service lands somewhere between polished business-hotel professionalism and genuine warmth.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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It’s made from breathable organic cotton, which offers warmth while still allowing for ample airflow.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The president pressed Nigeria last fall to take more action against terrorism, accusing the country of failing to deal with rampant violence against Christians.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The project highlights growing international interest in elevated Latin American genre cinema blending political commentary, suspense, violence and social critique.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Amarteifio and Edebiri have an understated chemistry that makes the covert passion between these two women believable.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Cervejaria Blumenau brings new flavors to the scene with passion-fruit sours, peach ales, double IPAs, and blonde ales that proudly embrace their Brazilian roots.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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