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
Cole Caufield might have been the most emphatic in the Canadiens room about Demidov’s arrival.
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Since his emphatic win at Oak Hill two years ago, Brooks Koepka has failed to post a top-10 at a major championship.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
However, Lincoln-Sudbury had an answer, and an emphatic one at that as goaltender Rex Garozzo jogged up the field with possession.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
In contrast to Johnson’s emphatic remarks, comma, Geragos was circumspec and measured in her own presentation.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Since his emphatic win at Oak Hill two years ago, Brooks Koepka has failed to post a top-10 at a major championship.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
However, Lincoln-Sudbury had an answer, and an emphatic one at that as goaltender Rex Garozzo jogged up the field with possession.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
In contrast to Johnson’s emphatic remarks, comma, Geragos was circumspec and measured in her own presentation.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic
Adjective
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Addressing the Obvious Critiques Yes, 3–4% real growth is aggressive.—
Don Muir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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After the aggressive animal showed no signs of leaving, the woman’s boyfriend fatally shot it, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Last year, there were multiple reports and videos of noticeable early exits at various Trump events.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Most notably, though, Musk arrived with an immediately noticeable bruise on his right eye.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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That piece, and the book that would follow, has become a staple of environmental humanities classes for decades and still stirs vigorous classroom debate today.—
Daegan Miller
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Media reports that Saudi Arabia will lift its decades-old ban on alcohol in select tourist zones have prompted the flare-up of a vigorous online debate in the conservative kingdom, with some voices in support and others in strong opposition.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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His script may go over the top, and a generally adept cast (which also includes prominent parts for Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Shalet Monique and others) copes variably with its excesses.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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The two prominent Idaho families joined when Andrus’s youngest daughter, Kelly, married Church’s son Chase in 1989.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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Individual plots veer between cartoonish farce (the gang accidentally makes friends with a violent criminal) and more mundane problems (Billie loses her insurance and gets into medical debt).—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Police Chief Neil Noakes spent two decades in uniform, working to reduce violent crimes, support officers’ mental wellness, and strengthen trust in Fort Worth.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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See dramatic photos of the eruption spewing hot ash and lava.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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And some series drew big crowds, such as Hagerty’s dramatic three-game conquests against Winter Park and Spruce Creek, which included three extra-inning games.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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On the other end of the floor, the Knicks were equally as purposeful and forceful.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beijing claims sovereignty over most features in the South China Sea, including Second Thomas Shoal, and in 2023 and 2024 took forceful measures—including blockades and water cannons—to obstruct supply missions.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The Thunder will take a commanding 3-1 lead to their home court on Wednesday when the series shifts back to Oklahoma City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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There were the three thrilling games for the Florida Panthers against the Carolina Hurricanes in this Eastern Conference final, too, so full of drama and nastiness and easy wins to take a commanding 3-0 lead.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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“Emphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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