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emphasis

noun
  1. intensity or forcefulness of expression
    vehemence
  2. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note, especially with regard to stress or pitch
    “When you're playing a march, put the emphasis on the first and third beats in each measure.”
    accentstress
  3. special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
  4. special importance or significance
    “the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis”
    accent