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
  • Speaking to supporters late Tuesday evening, Hong stressed that no matter who prevails, the Badger State's politics have changed.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Evers stressed this is a complex investigation that will take time to unfold.
    Laura Fay, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Captain Adam Smith, now 35, featured regularly in pre-season, and Max Aarons, back from loan spells with Valencia and Rangers in the past two seasons, got some minutes too.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After a 3-3 homestand that featured Ozzie Guillén’s number retirement ceremony and a pope hat giveaway, the Chicago White Sox headed out for their biggest trip in five years following Thursday’s 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Accented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accented. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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