as in emphasizing
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 accenting
Bright red drupes often remain well into October, accenting the foliage and attracting hungry songbirds to the autumn garden.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Her sandals picked up the shiny trim accenting the pink flowers of her outfit.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Her sandals picked up the shiny trim accenting the pink flowers of her outfit.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accenting
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At a reunion special, Conner read a heartfelt letter acknowledging his past and emphasizing the possibility of healing, bringing both himself and Whitney to tears.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Woods first introduced the Woods by Jordyn footwear line as an expansion of her ready-to-wear brand, emphasizing inclusivity of sizing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The loss leaves a significant mark on the history of American music and culture, with tributes highlighting his artistic legacy and personal impact.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The findings from Professor Azuma and his team were published in Environmental Research, highlighting a promising route toward practical, sustainable rare earth recovery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for him, the team denied any interference, stressing that any differences would be resolved within the team after the race.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s no need to invest in something bigger than your budget allows, so being as upfront as possible will save you from stressing later.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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At Le Bon Marché, Song will transform the store’s display cases into a participatory installation featuring personal objects submitted by both customers and staff.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Billboard spoke with Gyakie about juggling her international business degree with her budding musical career, spending three years recording After Midnight and sampling her father’s classic and featuring her favorite rapper on one of its tracks.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Accenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accenting. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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