emphases

noun

plural of emphasis
as in stresses
a special notice or importance given to something a prep school with a long-established emphasis on sports

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Recent Examples of emphases These tendencies come with various emphases and obsessions, but the differences matter less than the common project. — George Packer, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2025 After Tuesday’s outing, Imai said the pitch clock and differences in scouting report emphases are somewhat to blame for his command issues. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 May 2026 With his dweeby air, pretensions and position at the helm of an active production, Arthur is the Liz Lemon of this setup, but with the emphases reversed. — Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026 The installation ceremony is rooted in centuries of tradition, even as each new archbishop brings distinct emphases and priorities. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026 This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Congressional committees have pushed back, proposing funding at current levels (albeit with different allocations and emphases). — David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025 The traditional Quaker emphases of participation and community are embedded in the organization’s structure. — Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026 Hill’s behavior in both cases was egregious, but, whatever the technical reasons for the court’s emphases, her interactions with Crosby almost certainly had the greater impact on the verdict, given that Crosby had strong doubts about Murdaugh’s guilt. — James Lasdun, New Yorker, 26 May 2026
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  1. stresses
  2. weights
  3. foci
  4. accents
Noun
  • Comedy breaks away her stresses and allows viewers to be vulnerable with her.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The system has shown remarkable resilience even under these stresses thanks to the diversity of supply sources and the growing share of term contracts.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of stresses
Noun
  • When lighter works better Fitness goals aside, there are plenty of people for whom heavy weights simply aren't as appropriate.
    — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 6 July 2026
  • The formula includes eight different types of Hyaluronic acid at three different weights.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of weights
Noun
  • Among the focuses will be communication, data, inflation, technology and the Fed's balance sheet.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 26 June 2026
  • Beyond family and football, Kane’s two main focuses, golf is the only other hobby that really moves him.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of foci
Noun
  • Three-dimensional accents rise like waves over a matte, peach cat-eye base.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Like a take on a classic Timberland boot, the shoe was a wheat color with dark brown cuff accents creating a tiered look.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of accents

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“Emphases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphases. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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