diff --git a/after/syntax/tex.vim b/after/syntax/tex.vim
index 7ccd070..19b368c 100644
--- a/after/syntax/tex.vim
+++ b/after/syntax/tex.vim
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ if has('conceal') && get(g:, 'tex_conceal', 'b') =~# 'b'
   syntax region texItalStyle
         \ matchgroup=texTypeStyle start="\\emph\s*{" end="}"
         \ concealends contains=@texItalGroup
+  syntax cluster texMatchGroup add=texItalStyle
 endif
 
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