Synonyms of accent

accent 1 of 2

noun

ˈak-ˌsent 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasis
• focus
• stress
• accentuation
• weight
• attention
• underscoring
• concentration
• value
• significance
• import
• spotlight
• moment
• priority
• consideration
• consequence
• worth
• primacy
• precedence
• top billing
• note
• heed
• regard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifference
• minimization
• disregard
• de-emphasis
• underemphasis

accent

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verb

ˈak-ˌsent 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• highlight
• stress
• feature
• punctuate
• accentuate
• identify
• point (up)
• illuminate
• play up
• foreground
• focus
• bear down on
• press
• promote
• make much of
• pinpoint
• advertise
• spotlight
• publicize
• plug
• boost
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tone (down)
• play down
• minimize
• understate
• de-emphasize
• underemphasize
• discount
• disparage
• belittle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accent

Noun

Social and geographical associations carried by accents are entirely different culture to culture. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

The combative politician with a strong regional accent and a populist touch made his party a serious rival to Bavaria’s long-dominant Christian Social Union, or CSU, which is part of the center-right bloc that leads Germany. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Verb

Menswear was represented by the likes of Andrew Garfield, who wore a black double-breasted suit accented with a pink floral brooch, and Homer Gere, who had a contrasting look in a white tuxedo jacket paired with a black bow tie. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

Yes, there are some white sofas in the mix, but also deep greens, reds, and plums that accent the Casa Dean collection. — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 7 Nov. 2026