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

Intended as an extension of the Boyds experience, the salon will feature expansive windows for natural light, gallery-white walls, black accents and sisal rugs. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, tassels were generally used as garnishing accents in the home, representing opulence and culture. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 28 July 2026

Verb

Set behind gates in the affluent Hidden Lakes of Sharon neighborhood, the white brick and stone-accented structure offers five bedrooms and half a dozen bathrooms in roughly 4,300 square feet across three levels. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

Wrapped in a rich, swirling burl wood veneer with a high-gloss finish accented with bold, oversized circular brass pulls, its vibe is very disco-era decadence. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026