Synonyms of accented

accented

verb

past tense of accent

as in highlighted

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlighted
• emphasized
• stressed
• featured
• punctuated
• accentuated
• identified
• illuminated
• pointed (up)
• foregrounded
• pressed
• focused
• played up
• bore down on
• made much of
• promoted
• advertised
• spotlighted
• publicized
• pinpointed
• plugged
• boosted
• overplayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understated
• played down
• toned (down)
• minimized
• de-emphasized
• underemphasized
• discounted
• disparaged
• belittled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accented

Gymnast Jordan Chiles was also in black lace for the event, a short Oscar de la Renta dress accented with pink floral embellishment. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

While the athlete, 30, stood tall in a traditional black suit and tie, Woods, 28, wore a strapless gown accented with chains of embellishments. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The trip appeared to be from around Independence Day, with a long picnic table setting accented with July Fourth decor. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Interiors are accented with design touches culled from the pair’s travels to Morocco, India, and Europe, while cyclone-resistant walls of glass provide a seamless connection to the tropical surroundings. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

The rice and vegetables soak up the sweet soy sauce mixture and are accented with a sprinkling of green onions. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Later in the Foos upstairs lounge, Karter sits at a table by the window, adorned in multiple rings and pearls, her long black hair accented with a lock of platinum above her forehead. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026

This fresh five-ingredient summer pasta toss has a dose of lemony zing accented with sweet basil and hearty cannellini beans. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

The Avenger Automatic 42 pairs a blue dial with a stainless-steel case and a blue calfskin leather strap accented with red stitching. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026