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as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up
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as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed
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Recent Examples of accentuate
This is accentuated by the multiple windows throughout the home, which ensure the interior is drenched in sunlight.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Painting trim in a color with presence gives a room definition, accentuates the architecture, and adds another layer of interest—especially in a room with white or light-color walls.
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—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Brogue perforations line the wingtip toe cap, and contrast stitching accentuates each panel—echoing the clean lines of mid-century clubhouse footwear.
—Maggie Clancy For Footwear News, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
Saturday’s 3-2 win accentuated two of the Astros’ most promising young players.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Painting trim in a color with presence gives a room definition, accentuates the architecture, and adds another layer of interest—especially in a room with white or light-color walls.
4.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Brogue perforations line the wingtip toe cap, and contrast stitching accentuates each panel—echoing the clean lines of mid-century clubhouse footwear.
—Maggie Clancy For Footwear News, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
Saturday’s 3-2 win accentuated two of the Astros’ most promising young players.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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But Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Tehran had no interest in negotiating with the U.S. while Israel continued attacking.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Similarly, Lesly Leon, bound for an administrative fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, emphasized the duality of personal and community growth in a meaningful career.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Getty Images Cybercriminals have intensified their efforts to steal and sell online passwords, experts warn.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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While inflation and rising interest rates have intensified financial pressure across the board, the impact has been disproportionately severe for those already operating at a capital disadvantage, which includes many women of color entrepreneurs.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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The family also played a key role in commemorating the 80th anniversaries of D-Day and V-E Day, further reinforcing its role on both the national and international stage.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The free exhibit highlights Florida’s wildlife and natural beauty.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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In April, the company posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings, highlighted by accelerating revenue growth in its cloud computing business.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Thoughtful packaging enhances brand perception, encourages repeat purchases and boosts word-of-mouth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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These gothic elements enhance the book’s central preoccupations of trust, fidelity, and the difficulty of fully knowing another person—or oneself.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The wing’s design stresses each region’s singularity while fostering an atmosphere of cosmopolitan exchange.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Investors in Oklahoma, Utah, Kentucky and Nevada are particularly stressed.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Undermining it can silence voices, suppress creativity and heighten risk exposure, especially in cybersecurity and compliance-sensitive environments where early detection and reporting are critical to resilience and trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The impact of this powerful novel is heightened by Golden Voice narrator Nicholas Boulton’s keen understanding of its author’s purposes.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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My top goal is to deepen team alignment around our core mission, as clarity drives performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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While focused largely on political rights, the U.N. report also highlights Venezuela’s deepening economic collapse.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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