1
as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
spoke with great intensity and eloquence on the need to combat racism
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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
Nevertheless, the sheer scale of burning—over 8.4 million acres by early December—has outpaced recent years, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, highlighting the growing intensity of fire seasons.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The intensity of their bond had been evident throughout the shoot.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Reviewer Simon Hill also notes that its software allows users to customize the buttons, sensitivity, macros, and vibration intensity.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Climate scientist Daniel Gilford says warming ocean temperatures are pushing hurricane intensities up by an average of 18 miles per hour.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The intensity of their bond had been evident throughout the shoot.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Reviewer Simon Hill also notes that its software allows users to customize the buttons, sensitivity, macros, and vibration intensity.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Climate scientist Daniel Gilford says warming ocean temperatures are pushing hurricane intensities up by an average of 18 miles per hour.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
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Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a confounding situation, where the ever-shrinking audience — and mostly bad reviews alongside low audience scores — didn’t seem to shrink Sony’s enthusiasm to keep pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into a plan that nobody besides them had confidence or interest in.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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There are also gender-role stereotypes that impact people's understanding of how they are 'allowed' or expected to grieve and show emotion, based on what has been deemed 'acceptable' in society.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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In society, emotional labor has a market value, requiring individuals to regulate their emotions to meet expectations in exchange for a wage.Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Montblanc places significant emphasis on aligning its values with those of its partners in celebrity collaborations.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Pam Danziger covers retail with an emphasis on luxury brands and affluent consumers.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the country could be split in two by warmth and cold in the run up to the big day.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lake Michigan water levels drop to lowest in years amid warmth and lack of rain In July 2020, Lake Michigan nearly broke its record high.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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Other lawmakers cited the violence at the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot as their reason for not attending the upcoming inauguration.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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In this location, there is a layering of histories of violence coupled with limited resources.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Completing the trifecta of air, land, and sea, Anthony has maintained his passion for rowing, sitting as a board member of the Monica Burguera Foundation, which focuses on safety education for boaters.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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As a lifelong car enthusiast Karl has combined his passion for personal transportation with his passion for ...Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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