accented

Definition of accentednext
past tense of accent

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accented The blue-and-white gingham pattern is accented with light sage piping around the edges that provides a luxe-looking appearance. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Inside, three bedrooms and two bathrooms are distributed across two levels showcasing a crisp white palette accented with vibrant pops of orange and coral. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 Hadid is reportedly wearing their Quatre Radiant Edition Wedding Band, which costs $6,450 and is a yellow gold grosgrain ring accented by a delicate line of diamonds. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2026 The jersey features a white base accented with pink, mint and black detailing. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 The stage was lit in red for the performance, which was accented by a burst of red confetti. Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 July 2026 The star accented the couture look with art deco Boucheron earrings and custom Louboutin pumps embellished with a crystal spider on the toe and another on the back of the heel. Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 July 2026 The design aesthetic features a color palette of mint blue, accented with coconut milk white and black, that is used across the jetty, sun loungers, umbrellas, towels, and at the Pool Bar. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 The only available finish is Denim Black - which is fine - accented by orange tank graphics and a small amount of chrome around the engine. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accented
Verb
  • At InStyle’s launch event for Alexa Chung’s collection with Madewell in 2011, Markle looked stunning in this black mini-dress and her hair highlighted to a honey blonde color.
    Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Champion said the helicopter stunt highlighted another reason why Markham city leaders have been trying to get the park district to open its books and turn the parks back to city control.
    Jermont Terry, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Despite the attention surrounding her potential 2028 ambitions, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the 2026 midterm elections rather than her own political future.
    Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026
  • While LaFleur said Green Bay emphasized turnovers as much as ever in 2025, safety Javon Bullard felt differently.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But official sources briefing Iranian media stressed any reopening of the strait would depend on the United States fulfilling what Tehran sees as its commitment to end its own naval blockade of Iran's ports.
    Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • By voting for the ordinance, Councilman Collin Czilli stressed repeatedly, the Republicans were voting to make the use of bows and arrows, paintball guns and other weapons legal.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • One of the weekend’s most talked about sets featured the Lolla debut of SB19, a performance which now stands as the first by a southeast Asian artist in Lollapalooza’s more than two decades as a destination festival in Chicago.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Past seasons of the Netflix series, adapted from Ali Novak’s Wattpad novel, have featured Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Teddy Swims, Gracie Abrams, Perfume Genius, The Cure, Paramore, Maisie Peters, Sam Smith, Jelly Roll and many more.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Accented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accented. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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