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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 10 bedrooms all come with en-suite bathrooms, and there are multiple living rooms for gathering in smaller groups—ones accented in antique tiles, marble fireplaces, vaulted stone ceilings, and sumptuous couches.
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Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
The look featured sheer foundation, nude lips, and apple-green eyeshadow accented with warm pink.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Maple syrup tastes sweet with a distinct, rich flavor accented with a blend of caramel, vanilla, with a hint of woodiness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The bodice was accented with crystals.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
The look featured sheer foundation, nude lips, and apple-green eyeshadow accented with warm pink.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Maple syrup tastes sweet with a distinct, rich flavor accented with a blend of caramel, vanilla, with a hint of woodiness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The bodice was accented with crystals.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accented
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Office of Community Wellness and Safety Director Adam Procell highlighted those two concepts as part of his six priority areas for leading the office.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Just last month, Stellantis, maker of Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat, acknowledged a breach of customer data, which the company described as involving basic contact information but which highlighted how extensive this threat has become.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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When asked about whether as many as 300,000 workers could lose their jobs, Vought emphasized the administration’s broader goal of shrinking Washington’s reach.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The mayor emphasized how community services and outreach can lift individuals into recovery, inviting three men on stage who had previously experienced homelessness in Fort Lauderdale.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Speakers stressed prevention through vigilance, training and law enforcement partnerships.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sal Guttuso, the archeological company’s Director of Operations, stressed that — money aside — the true value of the coins lies in their historical significance.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The shoes featured the fashion house’s keyhole detail in gold on the upper with a strap across the front of the foot, creating a T-bar silhouette.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jump cuts punctuated by the sound of explosions move us incrementally downstream, ultimately out and over the Pacific Ocean.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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New York just put together its best full month of the season, an 18-7 September heater punctuated with its ongoing eight-game winning streak.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Accented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accented. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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