accentuation

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
Noun
  • 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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