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
Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Burgundy and chartreuse accents punctuate a beige and ochre palette, while tactile materials recall the city’s Villa Necchi Campiglio house museum, the ne plus ultra of Milanese art deco design.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
It's finished in vinyl siding, with cedar accenting, and topped by a metal roof.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Perhaps by virtue of their accents, the French actors feel more real; France, as usual, looks great.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Burgundy and chartreuse accents punctuate a beige and ochre palette, while tactile materials recall the city’s Villa Necchi Campiglio house museum, the ne plus ultra of Milanese art deco design.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The real showstopper of the property is the 2,500-square-foot Proper Pool Suite, featuring a full-sized indoor swimming pool accented by a ceramic mural by local artist Ben Medansky.
—Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
It's finished in vinyl siding, with cedar accenting, and topped by a metal roof.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
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Fueling the fusion breakthrough While much of the energy industry remains focused on traditional fission, EnergyX is placing a heavy emphasis on the burgeoning fusion sector.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Midea’s feature set covers the modern space-heater essentials, with an emphasis on straightforward usability rather than unnecessary complexity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Local wedding planning associations in the Midwest emphasize transparent vendor conversations early on.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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What's more, she's now embedded in a family of vampires who keep emphasizing how good her blood smells.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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This week's quiz highlights tourist tradeoffs, political personalities — and a whole lot more.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The episode highlighted its captain, Gus Sanfilippo, who is a fifth-generation commercial fisherman.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Studies have shown that some medical conditions, like polycystic ovarian syndrome and depression, can also increase food noise, as can stress and inadequate sleep.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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During last week’s legislative hearing in Sacramento, other speakers stressed the importance of communicating clearly with the public, collaborating with nonprofits and county governments and bracing for an influx of hospital patients.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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With a simple yet stylish presentation, the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage features an 116-cubic-inch motor that closely resembles the 74-cubic-inch motor from the 1940s in both form and function.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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