accent 1 of 2

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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accent

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verb

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Recent Examples of accent
Noun
The 24-seat bar brings in wooden details and upholstery motif accents meant to evoke a family home. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025 Director Brady Corbet denied the allegations, saying that stars Adrian Brody and Felicity Jones worked for months with a dialect coach to perfect their characters’ Hungarian accents, and that only the Hungarian portions of the film were adjusted manually using Respeecher technology. Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
The primary bath, accented by Dolomite marble, overlooks the entrance courtyard. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025 The Camps Bay backpack is constructed with waterproof canvas and accented by leather detailing to add a touch of style to its look. Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for accent 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
  • Our society makes way too much emphasis on catering to people who can’t or won’t deal with their inability to adapt to things.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The security package for the Super Bowl includes as many as 600 uniformed law enforcement members on the ground, patrolling the city, with emphasis around the French Quarter, DeLaune said.
    Jason Morris, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Alan Brown, director of public affairs for the Alaska National Guard, emphasized that there were no immediate plans to change the status of the case to a recovery mission.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
  • However, Surya emphasized that her goal with This City is a Battlefield was never to make a documentary.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Likewise, the sea environment needed to evoke both vastness and reclusiveness to highlight the isolated and tense mood of the story.
    Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The unorthodox approach to festival lineup announcements aligns with Warped Tour’s mission to highlight smaller, up-and-coming artists.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • To prevent foodborne illness, experts stressed the importance of following preparation instructions when eating frozen veggies.
    Korin Miller, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
  • In a State Council meeting on Wednesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang stressed the need to firmly maintain confidence and coordinate efforts to address domestic economic issues while responding to external challenges, according to state media.
    Hassan Tayir, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • All Burberry heritage trench coats feature the ability to withstand wind, heavy rain, and a hint of snow thanks to their shower-resistant cotton gabardine construction.
    Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
  • In fact, her most recent look features one of her faves: a cat-print coat.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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