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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 accented
With eclectic offerings including steak and sushi, lunch and dinner are served within an intimate dining room accented in glass, polished wood, stone, and gold.
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Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
No fashion awards ceremony would be complete without the iconic Law Roach, who made his own statement in a custom green suit accented with a tan bow tie—because the image architect always understands the assignment.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Bathed in natural light that pours in from the ceiling, the open space, accented with a swooping chalk white spiral staircase, is filled with design trophies by the likes of Le Corbusier and Alvar and Aino Aalto.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
The development’s architecture draws inspiration from contemporary Japanese and Korean design, accented by Sakura flower art panels and illuminated signage, according to the co-owner.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
No fashion awards ceremony would be complete without the iconic Law Roach, who made his own statement in a custom green suit accented with a tan bow tie—because the image architect always understands the assignment.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Bathed in natural light that pours in from the ceiling, the open space, accented with a swooping chalk white spiral staircase, is filled with design trophies by the likes of Le Corbusier and Alvar and Aino Aalto.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
The development’s architecture draws inspiration from contemporary Japanese and Korean design, accented by Sakura flower art panels and illuminated signage, according to the co-owner.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accented
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Pakko said Arkansas has seen slow economic growth from 2021-23 but highlighted the state's low cost of living.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Researchers also highlighted that the synergistic effect of K⁺ and C3N4 reduces electrostatic interactions and lowers the Zn2+ diffusion barrier.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kate Crawford, professor at the University of Southern California and co-founder of the AI Now Institute, has emphasized the nature of AI as an extractive and exploitative industry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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His platform emphasized issues like public safety, affordable housing, healthcare and fighting antisemitism — with a more centrist stance compared to Mamdani.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Orange Is the New Black alum stressed the importance of trans and non-binary representation in the mainstream theater world.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Airlines expect limited disruptions this weekend and stressed that international flights are not expected to be affected.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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That average grew Friday after the Heat had a 13-assist, no turnover quarter which featured 21 of 31 shooting and 10 for 15 on threes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The original version of the song featured Philly rapper/singer Lay Bankz and appeared on CxM’s six-track debut, which dropped in late September.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Accented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accented. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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