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

While the Red Steel colorway wasn’t actually worn in NBA action by Michael Jordan, its red accents gave it a Chicago Bulls-adjacent look that proved popular with fans in ’05. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2026

When a character speaks English, an accent is employed and the manner is often a bit stumbling. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026

Verb

Quaint and perfect for children and adults alike, the sweet blue floral is accented with coordinating piping to highlight the undulating hem. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026

The back has functional pockets and is accented with the classic OshKosh logo patch. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026