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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
The ethereal look involved a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that flaunted Kardashian's curves, accented with white details, including a tulle skirt with gold embellishments.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Moore accented her beautifully fit look with a matching satin clutch and high jewelry by Cartier, including a necklace embellished with diamond and rubies set in platinum.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Guest rooms have a more streamlined look, with a neutral palette accented by sleek furnishings, oversized windows, plush platform beds, and tech-friendly touches, such as plug-and-play connectivity.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Nestled on over three acres laced with mature maple trees, near the private Sedgewood Club offering lake, golf, and tennis access, the Colonial structure’s white wood-sided facade is accented with rows of black-shuttered windows.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Moore accented her beautifully fit look with a matching satin clutch and high jewelry by Cartier, including a necklace embellished with diamond and rubies set in platinum.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Guest rooms have a more streamlined look, with a neutral palette accented by sleek furnishings, oversized windows, plush platform beds, and tech-friendly touches, such as plug-and-play connectivity.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Nestled on over three acres laced with mature maple trees, near the private Sedgewood Club offering lake, golf, and tennis access, the Colonial structure’s white wood-sided facade is accented with rows of black-shuttered windows.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
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At Lotus, the dinner menu always highlighted a superb selection of sushi, such as tai snapper umaki roll with avocado, cucumber, and pickled daikon, as well as outstanding small plates and snacks.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Northern and Central Missouri, Kansas, and parts of Iowa, advisories specifically highlighted interstate corridors and major cities where morning commuters would be affected.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with People around the time the book came out, Knowles emphasized the importance of never skipping mammogram appointments.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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The former artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival and Berlinale, who is currently director of the National Museum of Cinema in Turin, emphasized the critical role that press coverage plays in helping these films find audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Toronto had stressed Snell in the first inning.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Kruppas were instructed to bring $50 to each visit and, Laurie stressed, they were told the donor sperm would come from a resident in the university’s medical school.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The latest episode of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, a spinoff of Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory, featured a scene in the family dining room that hadn't been used since Sheldon, which ended in May 2024.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tanis Marquette was featured on Innovators’ Journey to discuss occupational health and safety and sustainable leadership.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dripping with atmosphere, Grace Presse’s portrait of a woman haunted by a sleep paralysis demon was genuinely creepy — punctuated by one perverse scene that had the audience squirming in their seats.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bold statement jewelry, including thick golden cuffs and choker necklace—reminiscent of the jewelry Carter and Douriean Fletcher crafted for Black Panther characters—as well as wooden beaded pieces, punctuated the look.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Accented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accented. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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