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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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
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
Choose from gold or silver accents.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Choose from three vibrant colors (pink, yellow, and green) to accent your seaside setup.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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Noun
The Cabo Verde defender Roberto Lopes, meanwhile, has an Irish accent; Cabo Verde officials first reached out to him over LinkedIn.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
Choose from gold or silver accents.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Verb
Bolds Thumbtack recommends using the bold colors in its 2026 paint palette for accenting the exterior of your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Choose from three vibrant colors (pink, yellow, and green) to accent your seaside setup.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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The Kansas City Democrat has placed an emphasis on the district in Congress, and helped funnel federal money for revitalization projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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That debate has sharpened after the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Sirius Solutions, which rejected the IRS’s emphasis on a taxpayer’s active participation and instead focused on the statute and the legal characteristics of limited partner status, including liability protection.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Suarez also acknowledged both teams' slow starts, emphasizing the Red Sox's need to contend.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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As Hinkley’s family and fiancée mourn the loss of a young man who still had his entire future ahead of him, prosecutors emphasized the scrutiny applied when criminal allegations involve an on-duty law enforcement officer.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Interior designers highlight common mistakes that can make a living room appear less appealing.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Additionally, Schwalbe must navigate voter stereotypes about scientists, highlighting the systemic barriers preventing experts from entering politics despite their valuable skills.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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After number of recent rescues from the Long Island Sound, officials are stressing the importance of water safety as Connecticut seeks to hire additional lifeguards to staff popular swimming spots.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Officials stressed that crews are not entering the building or attempting to manually remove product.—
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The relaxed style features pockets, a comfortable elastic waistband, and sustainable linen to keep you cool in the summer heat.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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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.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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