Synonyms of accented

accented

verb

past tense of accent

as in highlighted

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlighted
• emphasized
• stressed
• featured
• punctuated
• accentuated
• identified
• illuminated
• pointed (up)
• foregrounded
• pressed
• focused
• played up
• bore down on
• made much of
• promoted
• advertised
• spotlighted
• publicized
• pinpointed
• plugged
• boosted
• overplayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understated
• played down
• toned (down)
• minimized
• de-emphasized
• underemphasized
• discounted
• disparaged
• belittled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accented

The stage was lit in red for the performance, which was accented by a burst of red confetti. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 July 2026

The star accented the couture look with art deco Boucheron earrings and custom Louboutin pumps embellished with a crystal spider on the toe and another on the back of the heel. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 July 2026

The design aesthetic features a color palette of mint blue, accented with coconut milk white and black, that is used across the jetty, sun loungers, umbrellas, towels, and at the Pool Bar. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

The only available finish is Denim Black - which is fine - accented by orange tank graphics and a small amount of chrome around the engine. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Lhuillier also added a removable shawl accented with ecru French lace to the design, giving the gown an asymmetrical neckline and a dramatic train. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Set behind gates in the affluent Hidden Lakes of Sharon neighborhood, the white brick and stone-accented structure offers five bedrooms and half a dozen bathrooms in roughly 4,300 square feet across three levels. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

Wrapped in a rich, swirling burl wood veneer with a high-gloss finish accented with bold, oversized circular brass pulls, its vibe is very disco-era decadence. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

While the style is gorgeous straight-on, a peek at the nape of her neck shows that the ends of the braids are accented with cowrie shells. — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026