1
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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2
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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3
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
The jeans have a high waistline that accentuates curves before widening into a kick-flare and cropping at the ankles.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Timbaland didn’t go overboard with samples on the project, which created a thread through the latter half of the LP where his sound was accentuated.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
When makeup trends were about covering, contouring and transforming, Bobbi blazed her own path, using makeup that accentuated a woman’s natural beauty.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Going for a cut that accentuates your best facial features and hair texture can be a foolproof way to walk out of the hair salon feeling happy.
—Julie Ricevuto, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Timbaland didn’t go overboard with samples on the project, which created a thread through the latter half of the LP where his sound was accentuated.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
When makeup trends were about covering, contouring and transforming, Bobbi blazed her own path, using makeup that accentuated a woman’s natural beauty.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Going for a cut that accentuates your best facial features and hair texture can be a foolproof way to walk out of the hair salon feeling happy.
—Julie Ricevuto, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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Sheridan emphasizes that businesses should openly discuss costs and pricing on their websites.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The company emphasizes quality control improvements after past recalls.—
Olivia Evans,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Since then, Israel has announced a plan to intensify its war on Gaza.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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At the same time, customer acquisition costs are climbing, lifetime value is shrinking and the competitive landscape is intensifying.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Acknowledgement: Recognizing people’s contributions, even with a simple thank-you, reinforces a sense of value and belonging.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Roll a 6-foot-long piece of hog wire or concrete reinforcing wire into a 2-foot-diameter tomato cage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Several commenters highlighted the irony, given dolls' recent emergence as a flashpoint in debates over tariffs and trade policy, and the toymaker's recent decision to raise its prices.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Toyota highlighted the levies' hit to profits at a press briefing on Thursday on its fiscal year which ended March 31, 2025.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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By replacing human workers with AI tools, Intuit aims to enhance efficiency and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving fintech sector.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The recently operational Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) further enhances accessibility to South Mumbai.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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Despite the rising rate of PPD potentially reflecting improved screening and diagnosis practices, the study stresses the importance of developing and implementing interventions to prevent the condition.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Snacks are easiest to take off a shopping list As consumers are watching their finances and stressed about their budgets, the snack category is the easiest to drop, said Chris Costagli, vice president and food insights lead for NielsenIQ (NIQ).—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The pro-Hindu nationalism of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has heightened communal tensions in the country.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 May 2025
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With trust eroding and little progress made, the diplomatic window appears to be narrowing, heightening the risk that regional tensions could tip into open conflict.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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As for the film’s source material, Chew-Bose says that making Bonjour Tristesse significantly deepened her appreciation for Sagan’s very real novel.—
Jessie Heyman,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Grief can soften us and deepen our empathy or bring on rage and isolation.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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