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
James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Oversized couches are paired with glam accents that give the space a Hollywood touch.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Queen Elizabeth matched her pillbox hat to her coat, which was accented with a large brooch, while out in London in 1977.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Rear headrest pillows, Nappa leather piping and chrome accents on the B-pillar air vents add more pizzazz to the luxurious interior.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Oversized couches are paired with glam accents that give the space a Hollywood touch.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Verb
Some are accented with white or pale pink hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Queen Elizabeth matched her pillbox hat to her coat, which was accented with a large brooch, while out in London in 1977.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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If these safeguards advance, why is the emphasis not on reforming underlying financing practices—including deferred interest and retroactive interest models—rather than further burdening providers who are attempting to offer patients a lawful payment pathway when traditional coverage fails them?—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The model itself came up as much as the work, with an emphasis on mentorship, salons, and slower growth.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Cavender, meanwhile, focused on fiscal discipline, public safety resources and neighborhood quality, while Crow emphasized affordability and community engagement in budget decisions.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Rather than steering young people exclusively toward high-paying technical fields like computer science, a growing number are emphasizing the long-term value of skills often associated with a humanities or liberal arts education.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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As the Moon moves into Sagittarius, your 2nd House of Resources comes into focus, highlighting money, time, and priorities that need attention.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Prosecutors highlighted allegations of previous behavior of the suspect in the filings, including allegedly admiring the 2018 Woolsey fire, burning a Bible, threatening to burn his sister’s house down and using ChatGPT to generate images of people running from a burning forest.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Pachysandra beds that have been stressed by winter, too much sun, drought, insects, or overcrowding are more susceptible to this fungal disease.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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So, no, not equal opportunity at moments of truth, no matter how constant the movement, how stressed the pace.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Verb
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One video showed Lizzo blowing out her candles on a birthday cake before twerking, while pictures of another cake featured her album cover, depicting her as a middle finger.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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