as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
although we dutifully carried binoculars on our bird walk, the accent was on recognizing avifauna by their song
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Relevance
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as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history
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Recent Examples of accent
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
An African nation bounded by the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to its north has prospered a kinship in a town located in a state literally smack-dab in the middle of America — a town whose new college football stadium is accented by light towers made to represent wheat.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Noun
But an accent, for many of us, is a very important anchor and a very important source of identification.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Verb
Geri Halliwell Horner’s elegant low updo How chic Geri Halliwell Horner looks with her soft, low updo, accented by flowing strands that frame her face.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
An African nation bounded by the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to its north has prospered a kinship in a town located in a state literally smack-dab in the middle of America — a town whose new college football stadium is accented by light towers made to represent wheat.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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This year, there was a special emphasis on the transgender community, which has become a frequent political target of late.
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Progressives cite its emphasis on the dignity of work and workers, and on the need for government to regulate working conditions that threaten this dignity.
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While the community effort is significant, volunteers emphasized that more specialized support is required to address the scale of the crisis.
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Reynolds instead emphasizes that Puritans (and Quakers) framed the earliest antislavery arguments in the English-speaking world.
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The 5-star analyst highlighted that Pinterest has delivered double-digit global user growth for ten consecutive quarters, with his May data analysis indicating particular momentum in the second quarter of 2026.
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This week's quiz highlights cruise controversies, wedding whispers — and much more.
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As in previous days, officials stressed that time is running out for survivors trapped beneath the rubble.
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Officials stress that there is no public safety threat, but a heavy police presence remains in the area.
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The relaxed style features pockets, a comfortable elastic waistband, and sustainable linen to keep you cool in the summer heat.
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The community will feature two lakes, a 50-acre city park, 156 acres of commercial development, a 55-acre business park and 206 acres for two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school in Denton ISD.
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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