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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The accents of remorse are elliptical, inarticulate.
—Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Always made from 14k gold, the variety of yellow, white and rose gold pieces accented with natural and lab-grown diamonds is perfect for passing down from generation to generation.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Noun
But rest assured natural doesn’t equal boring—there are stylish accents scattered all across the home, from textural artworks to artistic lighting fixtures.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The accents of remorse are elliptical, inarticulate.
—Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Verb
Lofty, tender, and oh-so moist, the fruity flavor of olive oil shines in this olive oil cake, especially when accented with a hint of lemon.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Always made from 14k gold, the variety of yellow, white and rose gold pieces accented with natural and lab-grown diamonds is perfect for passing down from generation to generation.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
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Training the Next Generation A key factor behind Hungary’s creative breadth is the country’s strong emphasis on education.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Also, the emphasis on short maturities limits price volatility related to interest rates.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Despite the optics, Kang has emphasized to fans and players that the Spirit was her first investment in sports, which carries weight.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The author emphasizes Milk’s service as a Korean War veteran and his legacy as a civil rights pioneer who faced discrimination both in the military and as an openly gay elected official[1][4].—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 could highlight your desire for expansion, travel, or a new way of thinking.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The event, the state’s longest-running and most prestigious craft beer competition, highlights innovation and excellence in California’s brewing industry.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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Emergency officials stressed the importance of monitoring weather updates and local alerts.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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CTOs Make Mistakes It cannot be stressed enough how individuals in organizations need input from infrastructure managers about the most cost-effective solutions that will maximize value.—
Sergey Avdyushkin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Her pixie cut hair was styled in a sleek look with makeup elements featuring bold brows, lined eyes and a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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The 800-acre site in Rockingham’s Energy Way Industrial Park will feature 20 buildings ranging in size between 200,000 to 225,000 square feet, as reported by Business North Carolina.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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