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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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The team also highlighted that the zinc-cellulose antenna is rolled up and placed inside a capsule along with the drug to be delivered.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of my favorite stops at Basin that highlighted all the benefits of a thermotherapy circuit was the Kneipp pool.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Zeug emphasized the system’s readiness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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This, Johnson emphasized, is now a new season.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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While the first film featured a relatively original premise and some genuine emotional dynamics in its suspenseful situations, this one just feels rote.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Accented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accented. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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