as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
the school's accentuation on math skills has resulted in its students being among the highest math scorers in the state
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emphasis
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Good judgment: Golf's emphasis on integrity – calling penalties on oneself, playing by the rules – builds the ethical foundation that guides responsible technology use.—
First Tee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025 -
Paley is an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink sort of a writer, with an emphasis on the kitchen sink.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Accentuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuation. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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