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
While some designers chase viral moments via stunts or the right celebrity affiliations, Anderson creates fireworks via emphatic, sharply executed design ideas, both for Loewe and his JW Anderson brand, which has a slightly younger, more irreverent spirit.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
None of this adds up to an emphatic case that the messy sell-[off has run its course.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
The answer to that question should be an emphatic 'No,' but a majority of this Court apparently thinks otherwise.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
After aiding an emphatic 14-3 opening run, Aaron Gordon was dismissed with right calf tightness and didn’t return.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
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Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
None of this adds up to an emphatic case that the messy sell-[off has run its course.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
The answer to that question should be an emphatic 'No,' but a majority of this Court apparently thinks otherwise.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
After aiding an emphatic 14-3 opening run, Aaron Gordon was dismissed with right calf tightness and didn’t return.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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Young has struggled against the Heat’s aggressive defense in recent years.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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More likely than an all-out boycott, say attorneys, is a new era in which taxpayers and their accountants push the envelope with aggressive tax-planning techniques that may escape the review of an understaffed agency.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Former President Joe Biden, started his White House term at the same age, and showed noticeable signs of slowing down during his time in the role.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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These look sporty and have high side bolsters, which keep you firmly in place during vigorous driving.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Seedlings seem susceptible to diseases and not vigorous enough to form the new turf.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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John Schwartz has emerged as a prominent voice behind a broader campaign of coordinated economic protests.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Third, the violent reaction in financial markets that followed Mr. Trump's latest tariff salvo could persuade him to change course.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Adams said the pair had discussed how to combat violent migrant gangs and embedding more New York Police Department officers into federal task forces.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The coup marked a dramatic political backslide in a country that had been moving toward democracy for the past decade, and triggered widespread unrest.—
Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang,
The Dial,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the 38th minute of Madrid’s 1-0 win, Mbappe put in a late, forceful tackle on Alaves’ Antonio Blanco that saw the France forward catch the midfielder high on the leg with his studs.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Johnston was low-key yet forceful in seeking our support for the bill.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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