Synonyms for emphasis

noun

stress, accent, weight; see accent 2, importance 1.

See emphasis in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms

emphasis accent stress

These nouns mean special weight placed on something considered important: an education with an emphasis on science; will study music with an accent on jazz; laid heavy stress on law and order.

See emphasis in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

noun

Special weight placed upon something considered important:

accent, accentuation, stress. See important

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