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
The cone doesn’t represent the uncertainty associated with a storm forecast, nor the size or intensity of a storm.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
There is an intensity to elimination softball games.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Depending on the intensity and direction of the solar eruption, those particles can lead to powerful auroras taking shape at the polar regions of our planet.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 20 May 2025
The narrative, though minimal, resonates through its intensity and restraint.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intensity
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
There is an intensity to elimination softball games.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Depending on the intensity and direction of the solar eruption, those particles can lead to powerful auroras taking shape at the polar regions of our planet.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 20 May 2025
The narrative, though minimal, resonates through its intensity and restraint.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intensity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensity
Noun
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Such scams exploit investor enthusiasm and poor regulation to inflate prices before insiders sell off their holdings.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This campaign has energized consumption enthusiasm among younger demographics.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Everything gets harder when your emotions run wild and your judgment clouds.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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This stance aligns well with China's traditional emphasis on strategic autonomy and incremental innovation.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Tonight: Check your finances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★ Today there is a strong emphasis on partnerships and close friendships in your chart.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Soft area rugs provide comfort, warmth, and traction.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Even cold-blooded animals, which rely on the environment for warmth, raise their temperature behaviorally.—
Harry Bernheim,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
Noun
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On the agenda: discussions about the various ways antisemitic rhetoric can lead to violence.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Gun violence in the US Thousands of people die from firearm injuries in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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While market opportunity and product-market fit are paramount, successful entrepreneurship often stems from an innate drive and passion for pursuing a vision.—
Daniel Ramsey,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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On May 24, Saturn will enter Aries for the first time in decades, marking the start of a new era of autonomy and bold passion.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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