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

Set behind gates in the affluent Hidden Lakes of Sharon neighborhood, the white brick and stone-accented structure offers five bedrooms and half a dozen bathrooms in roughly 4,300 square feet across three levels. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

Wrapped in a rich, swirling burl wood veneer with a high-gloss finish accented with bold, oversized circular brass pulls, its vibe is very disco-era decadence. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

While the style is gorgeous straight-on, a peek at the nape of her neck shows that the ends of the braids are accented with cowrie shells. — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026

One bestseller, the Chessboard necklace, features a spider’s web of traditional Chinese filigree in silver and gold, accented with diamonds, as a Chinese metaphor for catching wealth. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

This bright royal blue upper (called racer blue on Nike’s website) accented by a white Nike Swoosh and neon volt details was the first colorway for the Caitlin 1 released. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026

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