Synonyms of accenting

accenting

verb

present participle of accent

as in emphasizing

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizing
• highlighting
• stressing
• featuring
• accentuating
• punctuating
• identifying
• pointing (up)
• illuminating
• foregrounding
• focusing
• pressing
• promoting
• playing up
• bearing down on
• making much of
• pinpointing
• spotlighting
• advertising
• publicizing
• plugging
• boosting
• overplaying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• playing down
• minimizing
• de-emphasizing
• understating
• toning (down)
• discounting
• belittling
• disparaging
• underemphasizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accenting

The vanilla satin upper features a T-strap design and a slim strap accenting the ankle with an adjustable buckle. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Kate is also unafraid to mix traditionally masculine and feminine elements in the same outfit, pairing sparkling drop earrings with rugged boots or accenting a tweed blazer with sparkling gold hardware. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

Every rug in the ALDI lineup is 4’ by 6’, ideal for accenting the side of your bed, sliding under your office desk, or layering in your living room. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

The drummer doing a certain cymbal hit and accenting some of the dance moves and stuff like that is not planned. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 July 2026

Similar to jig rattles, accenting Texas rigs with a bead between the hook and weight produces fish-calling clicking sounds. — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

Original frescoes were restored, marble was polished, and the color scheme was lightened up with a silver-and-blue palette accenting the white and cream walls. — Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026

Beyond, island peaks poked out of the haze, accenting the blue sky above. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026

Whether perched on a balcony, gracing a patio, or accenting an entrance, containers can help transform even the smallest areas with pops of color. — Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026