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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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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Discussions of climate change on social media and in mainstream media often focus on warnings with little emphasis on solutions.
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Gina Park, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Parks America continues to focus on its operations and financial performance, with an emphasis on maintaining and improving its safari parks.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
With an emphasis on minimalism, functionality, and natural materials, interiors that embody these sensibilities—simply put—feel good to spend time in.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Sanders, who caucuses with Senate Democrats, recently criticized the Democratic Party for not putting enough emphasis on bread-and-butter economic issues.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gina Park, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Parks America continues to focus on its operations and financial performance, with an emphasis on maintaining and improving its safari parks.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
With an emphasis on minimalism, functionality, and natural materials, interiors that embody these sensibilities—simply put—feel good to spend time in.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Sanders, who caucuses with Senate Democrats, recently criticized the Democratic Party for not putting enough emphasis on bread-and-butter economic issues.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasis
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But the other young player now in focus is defenseman Cam York.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Institutions can minimize their exposure to populist ire while maintaining credibility by narrowing their focus to core functions and avoiding controversial areas.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tonight: Exact Times Exact timings and intensity are hard to predict.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The intensity of this retrograde will alleviate some after Venus retrogrades back into Pisces on March 27, bringing up your deeper dreams for the future until Venus retrograde officially ends on April 12.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many people also cope with stress by watching TV or scrolling on devices.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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But sometimes the stress doesn't end with a successful launch.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
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This coming year, the rivalry will be as strong as ever, as both River Plate and Boca Juniors feel the weight of expectation on their shoulders following poor 2024 campaigns for both teams.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Any doubt about the existence of rape culture simply crumples under the weight of reality.Robin Abcarian, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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The interface and navigation, sore spots on launch, have received a lot of attention, and the roadmap for the game into 2025 looks intriguing.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Schumacher family has been at the center of public attention for a long time, particularly due to Michael Schumacher's illustrious career.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasis. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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