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
Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
And Flagship Business and Flagship Suite passengers will find a black pouch with red accents.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 12 June 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
There’s no English accent to guide you—no narration at all, except the soft honking of the geese, somehow carrying on amid it all.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
And Flagship Business and Flagship Suite passengers will find a black pouch with red accents.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 12 June 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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With an emphasis on education, wellness, and cultural storytelling, the stage challenges stereotypes about African-American cuisine and reimagines its role in the global food and wine industry.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
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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This approach allows for subtle control over speech rhythm and tone, giving the user the ability to interrupt, emphasize, or ask questions just as anyone else would.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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In April, the company posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings, highlighted by accelerating revenue growth in its cloud computing business.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Selbach-Oster’s Auslese from the steep Schlossberg vineyard highlights the Mosel’s ability to make lusciously sweet wines with great finesse.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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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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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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Some of the original wallpapers were scanned and reprinted, while headboards feature large-scale reproductions of watercolor landscapes by Sosthène Weis, the Luxembourgish painter whose works are on display at the National Museum of History and Art.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 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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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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