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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 connected services integrated into cheap Chinese cars are frequently highlighted as a key reason those vehicles are so much better than anything anyone can buy in the US, according to their boosters.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Data highlighted in the conservation framework report show one pronghorn herd in the Shotgun Valley north of Idaho Falls migrates primarily across private land.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Instead of treating automation as a cost-reduction tool, Sharda has emphasized reducing friction for both employees and applicants.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Analysts also questioned the geopolitical situation, particularly in the Middle East, where sales have been affected by broader regional instability, but Garcia Tapia stressed that the impact has been contained after early closures at the start of the Iran war.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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City officials said the rapid growth of the city has stressed the facility, prompting the construction of a new shelter, which will be three times the size of the current facility.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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