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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
The warm, clubbish room, with wood paneling, leather banquettes, brass accents and a fireplace, embodies the designer’s classic Americana aesthetic, as does the menu featuring burgers, crab cakes and a raw bar.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Roughly 3,400 square feet showcases European oak floors, white marble accented with light gray veining, Circa lighting, Ralph Lauren window treatments, and French doors throughout, plus integrated smart home and security systems.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Highlighting the warmth of the hue is the Sport Design package, which adds gloss black accents and staggered two-tone Sport Classic wheels (20 inches in the front, 21 inches in the back).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
The warm, clubbish room, with wood paneling, leather banquettes, brass accents and a fireplace, embodies the designer’s classic Americana aesthetic, as does the menu featuring burgers, crab cakes and a raw bar.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Verb
The actress accented the dress with white gloves, white stockings and white ballet flats.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Roughly 3,400 square feet showcases European oak floors, white marble accented with light gray veining, Circa lighting, Ralph Lauren window treatments, and French doors throughout, plus integrated smart home and security systems.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
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Finishing should be Nazar’s emphasis of improvement — that would help take pressure off Bedard.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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There's an emphasis on seafood here, with the popular Smoked Fish (chips n’ dip) as well as a few different raw items to choose from.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Iranian media have emphasized that reopening the waterway to shipping does not mean Tehran is relinquishing its wartime claims over the strategic chokepoint.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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The analyst emphasized that while Chevron has confirmed its partnership with Meta Platforms on a project, that deal has yet to reach a final investment decision, which limits near-term visibility.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation Stick All of Stewart’s fragrance and makeup go-tos are covetable, but Merit’s the Complexion Stick is arguably the best bang for your buck since it can be used as a foundation, concealer, contour, and/or highlight, according to user preference.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Notre Dame’s dominance has been highlighted by relentless fundamentals and limited errors, the perfect antidote to Syracuse’s free-flowing and occasionally careless approach.—
Tribune News Service,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Likewise, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners stresses the importance of disclosure and corrective action after fraud occurs in any context.—
Sarah Webber,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Barreto stressed that safety starts before leaving the docks.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Tyrique George, after a more prominent role at the beginning of the campaign, has spent his 2026 on loan at Everton and has featured consistently from the bench — but without scoring in his 10 league appearances.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The tweaks to Smugglers Run follow big changes to Galaxy’s Edge, as Disney recently expanded the land’s timeline to feature classic, fan-favorite characters such as Darth Vader, Han, Luke and Leia.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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