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
According to the analyst, the two catalysts that should support KLA’s revenue growth are process control intensity and market share increase.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Our students avoid the STEM subjects because our public school graduates are not prepared for the intensity of these majors.
—Martin Potters, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
The role is often intentionally designed to be temporary, the Chief of Staff Network report posits, with a timeframe allowing chiefs of staff to drive meaningful organizational change while maintaining the intensity and urgency the position demands.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
This is the highest three-day intensity of the year.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Our students avoid the STEM subjects because our public school graduates are not prepared for the intensity of these majors.
—Martin Potters, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
The role is often intentionally designed to be temporary, the Chief of Staff Network report posits, with a timeframe allowing chiefs of staff to drive meaningful organizational change while maintaining the intensity and urgency the position demands.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
This is the highest three-day intensity of the year.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
Noun
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler wears his heart on his sleeve when calling games, and his enthusiasm is evident to anyone who has tuned to FanDuel Sports Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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More than fifty years ago, any semi-sentient being could recognize the dangers of forcing minors to work gruelling hours performing emotions for the delectation of large and unseen audiences, long before their brains had finished developing.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The ceremony, though heavy with emotion, was also a celebration of the beloved rapper who helped shape Atlanta’s sound.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Washington said classes are broken into separate days, with emphasis on different muscle groups throughout the week.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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One of the ways this adaptation distinguishes itself is through its emphasis on youth.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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The conversation revealed Francis' characteristic warmth and accessibility, moving many participants to tears.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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From red hair and circular blush at Coachella to the resurrection of minimal manicures for Easter, this week’s celebrity beauty moments were all about warmth and length for spring.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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More than 1,700 people have been killed this year— 1,086 in February and March, according to the U.N. — in violence fueled by criminal groups trying to expand their territorial control and overthrow the government.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Abby’s friends are nervous, even disgusted at this point, horrified at her capacity for violence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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His unique passions and experiences lead him to create works that truly resonate with his audience.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At age 14, Tom Schröder had no idea that his passion for sailing would lead him to an ocean odyssey spanning the globe.—
Katia Damborsky,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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