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the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history
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Recent Examples of accented
Choose from different patterns, colors, and designs from classic stripes to bold modern prints, accented with tassel detail.
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ABC News, 6 June 2026
Edged by floor-to-ceiling windows framing Instagrammable views of the skyline and Lake Ontario, The Ritz-Carlton's 263 rooms—some of the largest in town—have a gold palette accented by bright throw pillows and armchairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The analog girl in a digital world took the stage on Sunday evening to close out the festival wearing what looked like a mushroom cap on her head, accented by a frilly, droopy outfit that looked like it was designed by psilocybin.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 June 2026
The route’s popularity stems from the fact that the 111-mile journey is accented by incredible landscapes, small villages, and top-tier views of the Atlantic Ocean.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
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ABC News, 6 June 2026
Edged by floor-to-ceiling windows framing Instagrammable views of the skyline and Lake Ontario, The Ritz-Carlton's 263 rooms—some of the largest in town—have a gold palette accented by bright throw pillows and armchairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The analog girl in a digital world took the stage on Sunday evening to close out the festival wearing what looked like a mushroom cap on her head, accented by a frilly, droopy outfit that looked like it was designed by psilocybin.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 June 2026
The route’s popularity stems from the fact that the 111-mile journey is accented by incredible landscapes, small villages, and top-tier views of the Atlantic Ocean.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accented
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The company also highlighted gains in financial analysis.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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The discussion also highlighted how the city does not own data that was collected by ShotSpotter's parent company, SoundThinking, prompting concern on how to properly evaluate the system.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized its historical importance during remarks at the site.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Ellison and Paramount have faced significant criticism from the political left because, unlike much of Hollywood, Ellison has emphasized making entertainment designed to appeal to broad audiences.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Two characters who were stressed about keeping a secret had vocal inflections that could only be described as banal.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Lund said this came from Skarsgård being so heavily involved and stressed it is driven by his passion and devotion to the character and iconic source material.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In the 1990s, the soft drink company ran a promotion and a Super Bowl commercial that featured the Harrier as a prize for accumulating 7 million points by drinking Pepsi products.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Accented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accented. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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