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
Essence, 2 July 2025
The incomparable Sam Neill dons a red bandana and a spotty American accent to play renowned child-hating/dino-loving paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 June 2025
The meal's a lifesaver for the solo vegan eater without time to prep a meal, and WIRED vegan reviewer Molly Higgins appreciated that the meals mostly relied on the natural flavors of the vegetables themselves, accented with flavors like curry and lemongrass.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Think: warm light, sea foam green walls, camel and wood accents, and the quiet pulse of care.
—Essence, 2 July 2025
The incomparable Sam Neill dons a red bandana and a spotty American accent to play renowned child-hating/dino-loving paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
The rest of her toes were equally citrusy, with yellow French tips accented with cute orange rhinestones.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 June 2025
The meal's a lifesaver for the solo vegan eater without time to prep a meal, and WIRED vegan reviewer Molly Higgins appreciated that the meals mostly relied on the natural flavors of the vegetables themselves, accented with flavors like curry and lemongrass.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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Good judgment: Golf's emphasis on integrity – calling penalties on oneself, playing by the rules – builds the ethical foundation that guides responsible technology use.—
First Tee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Paley is an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink sort of a writer, with an emphasis on the kitchen sink.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Verb
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However, unlike Biden’s orders--which routinely expanded whole-of-government regulatory frameworks--Trump’s 2025 orders emphasize dismantling Biden-era rulings and forcing courts to test the limits of streamlining frameworks.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The All-England Club Lawn Tennis Club emphasizes good sportsmanship and respect for everyone involved in the Grand Slam.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The First Fridays events — held the first Friday of July, August, September and October — will highlight the others.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The fact that the recent spike in geopolitical risk and oil prices drove only a small and temporary boost to the dollar highlights its newfound fragility, Francesco Pesole, FX strategist at ING, said in a note on June 26.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The wing’s design stresses each region’s singularity while fostering an atmosphere of cosmopolitan exchange.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Investors in Oklahoma, Utah, Kentucky and Nevada are particularly stressed.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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What To Know The executive orders Trump imposed on various law firms, including Susman Godfrey, featured a number of punitive measures such as blocking their employees access to government buildings, terminating government contracts and suspending security clearance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Some of the book titles in the reading program featured LGBTQ+ characters and themes of inclusion.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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