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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
Chick lit was high heels and martini olives and book covers accented with millennial pink’s tipsy older cousin.
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Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The actress's ivory top was accented with twirls of dark hair.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Square pavers and angular furniture are accented by high-contrast patterns on the throw pillows and ottomans for a super contemporary look.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
The interiors of this single bedroom oasis are outfitted with custom cabinetry and lounge seating, accented by a textural mix that includes shag carpeting, bouclé upholstery, and sleek red tile.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
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Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The actress's ivory top was accented with twirls of dark hair.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Square pavers and angular furniture are accented by high-contrast patterns on the throw pillows and ottomans for a super contemporary look.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
The interiors of this single bedroom oasis are outfitted with custom cabinetry and lounge seating, accented by a textural mix that includes shag carpeting, bouclé upholstery, and sleek red tile.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accented
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So many of Forest’s positive actions in build-up play come through him, as highlighted by the statistics shown below.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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One point public health officials have repeatedly emphasized is that hantavirus normally infects people who come into contact with urine or droppings from infected rats.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The company emphasized that AI is becoming both a weapon and a target.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Council President Joe LaCava, who praised the revisions Wednesday, stressed that the new revenue the mayor relies on veers from the city’s recent practice of raising fees on residents — like trash fees or paid parking in Balboa Park.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Victor officials have also stressed that this type of infrastructure crisis is not unique to one small Colorado city.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Clemson featured teams that opened the year with national championship aspirations but combined for 13 regular-season victories.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“Accented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accented. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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