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
David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The space is designed with midcentury modern details, featuring clean lines, pale woods and golden accents.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Moore accented her beautifully fit look with a matching satin clutch and high jewelry by Cartier, including a necklace embellished with diamond and rubies set in platinum.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This person had a posh English accent and sounded annoyed.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The space is designed with midcentury modern details, featuring clean lines, pale woods and golden accents.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Black Heart Books, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Black furniture, inky walls, spiders, and moths accent the book collection at Black Heart Books.
—Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Moore accented her beautifully fit look with a matching satin clutch and high jewelry by Cartier, including a necklace embellished with diamond and rubies set in platinum.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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Much like the Type 100, the new iteration will be a lighter tank, with more emphasis on its data-heavy defensive systems.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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James finds the wit in every line of Perkins’ script, playing his characters straight and with emotional depth while still showing an unerring instinct for where to place his verbal emphasis for maximum laughs as well as horror.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The five-year plan in focus this week is expected to emphasize China’s economic security and technological innovation in sectors like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, new energy and biotechnology.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Movement organizers have emphasized nonviolent action and conducted safety training to promote de-escalation techniques.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The deal highlights Washington’s push to secure critical minerals and rare earths outside China, a move aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, defense capabilities, and emerging technology sectors that rely on rare earth magnets.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of reviewers have highlighted how soft and cozy the pad feels.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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But, as the head coach has also stressed, building on the momentum of back-to-back Premier League wins is critical.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Mollick echoed those concerns and stressed the importance of keeping humans in the loop, particularly in healthcare and finance, where accountability still matters.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Trump made the announcement on Truth Social after the Canadian province of Ontario began running a television advertisement in the United States featuring a speech from former President Ronald Reagan.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The second look channeled her inner angel, featuring a silky camisole, a short set and massive quilted wings.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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