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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The accents of remorse are elliptical, inarticulate.
—Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Always made from 14k gold, the variety of yellow, white and rose gold pieces accented with natural and lab-grown diamonds is perfect for passing down from generation to generation.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Noun
But rest assured natural doesn’t equal boring—there are stylish accents scattered all across the home, from textural artworks to artistic lighting fixtures.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The accents of remorse are elliptical, inarticulate.
—Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Verb
Lofty, tender, and oh-so moist, the fruity flavor of olive oil shines in this olive oil cake, especially when accented with a hint of lemon.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Always made from 14k gold, the variety of yellow, white and rose gold pieces accented with natural and lab-grown diamonds is perfect for passing down from generation to generation.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
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Training the Next Generation A key factor behind Hungary’s creative breadth is the country’s strong emphasis on education.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Also, the emphasis on short maturities limits price volatility related to interest rates.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada’s independence and resilience.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Pointing to Florida’s recent unwillingness to expand federal food assistance programs, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Democrat who represents parts of Miami-Dade, emphasized that the state government cannot be counted on to pick up SNAP costs.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlighted that the vast majority—94%—of these visas were granted in connection with real estate investments in already strained housing markets, such as Madrid and Barcelona.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The event, the state’s longest-running and most prestigious craft beer competition, highlights innovation and excellence in California’s brewing industry.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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Emergency officials stressed the importance of monitoring weather updates and local alerts.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Tony stressed that security-camera footage shows the deputies used an appropriate amount of force in controlling Caputo.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Her pixie cut hair was styled in a sleek look with makeup elements featuring bold brows, lined eyes and a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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Brady's kids appear to be fans of Scott, as an Instagram photo shared by the father of three on New Year's Day showed one of his kids wearing a shirt featuring the rapper's face.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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