Synonyms of accent

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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

No one seems bothered that nearly everyone has an Aussie accent, despite this film ostensibly unfolding 100 miles away from Los Angeles (the film was shot in Queensland). — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Take inspiration from this entryway and style the console by your front door with eucalyptus branches, candlesticks, Halloween accents that add a playful vibe, and a bowl filled with acorns, pinecones, or Halloween candy. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

After checking in at this beautiful boutique hotel myself, I was impressed by the spacious rooms accented by velvet couches, bathrooms equipped with large showers and clawfoot tubs, the all-day restaurant, Kingswood, and the speakeasy, Nightbird. — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

After a couple sips come bold gingersnaps and clove cookies, accented by green mint. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026