emphasis
noun
special stress laid upon, or importance attached to, anything.
emphases
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pluralof emphasis.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The show’s photos, predominantly in black and white, document these dramatic emphases as revealed by the stances and gestures of Graham and her dedicated group of women.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
An agency spokesperson told ProPublica it is not unusual for the institute to publish directors’ letters with grant applications, and that this one informs readers “about this Administration’s thematic emphases in the semi-quincentennial year.”
From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026
And the difficulty of what he’s doing shouldn’t be understated: He’s not just repeating his part of the dialogue but replicating his pauses, cadence, emphases naturally and in sync with Hnath’s audio.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
"We need unity among free marketeers. Kemi and Suella Braverman set out convincing programmes, with differing emphases, for change," Lord Frost said.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2022
He then began to read in a good round resonant voice, with clear enunciation and careful attention to his pauses and emphases.
From The American Claimant by Mark Twain
