emphasis

Definitions

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

Stress laid on a word or words when speaking to indicate particular importance.

A force or intensity of expression that gives weight to a statement.

Examples

The teacher placed great emphasis on the importance of reading every day.

There is a growing emphasis on sustainability in modern business practices.

Synonyms

stress prominence importance weight accent significance priority

Antonyms

indifference apathy unimportance neglect understatement triviality insignificance