as in emphases
a special notice or importance given to something
although we dutifully carried binoculars on our bird walk, the accent was on recognizing avifauna by their song
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as in highlights
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 accents
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
The moody trend is all about deep colors and bookish accents.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
In a sleek and minimal chassis with stylish LED accents, it's got plenty of room for expansion and tons of ports.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
This 12-piece set is crafted from ivory porcelain and adorned with the brand’s signature holly and berry motif in festive reds and greens, finished with 24-karat gold accents.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Check out these wooden tabletop accents that give tables a rustic, festive touch.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Guests can stay in the original 15th-century stone castle, where local designers Eva-Maria Bauer and Gerhard Stahl incorporated pine parquet floors and dark green Austrian loden wool accents as an homage to the property’s hunting lodge past.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
The faces may be different, the accents may be different, the city may look different.
—Mary Ramsey
updated September 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Two white women with Southern accents who look like us — people find comfort and a sense of motherhood in that.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Swift wore the temporary tattoo freckles to a Kansas City Chiefs game in October 2024 and subsequently sent the internet into a frenzy over the glittering face accents.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
The moody trend is all about deep colors and bookish accents.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
In a sleek and minimal chassis with stylish LED accents, it's got plenty of room for expansion and tons of ports.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
This 12-piece set is crafted from ivory porcelain and adorned with the brand’s signature holly and berry motif in festive reds and greens, finished with 24-karat gold accents.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Check out these wooden tabletop accents that give tables a rustic, festive touch.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Guests can stay in the original 15th-century stone castle, where local designers Eva-Maria Bauer and Gerhard Stahl incorporated pine parquet floors and dark green Austrian loden wool accents as an homage to the property’s hunting lodge past.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
The faces may be different, the accents may be different, the city may look different.
—Mary Ramsey
updated September 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Two white women with Southern accents who look like us — people find comfort and a sense of motherhood in that.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
For instance, on the main floor, a Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture accents a jewelry and small leather goods display case while a mother-of-pearl and rose quartz mural of a rose graces a spa salon.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accents
Noun
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The poem dismisses prevailing emphases on externals, stressing instead the formative powers of one’s inner being.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This week's quiz highlights farmers' feats, brilliant baseball — and more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Created to elevate Brazilian cinema on the global stage, this initiative highlights the country’s most original voices in fiction filmmaking.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The lineup of fly fishing films features breathtaking locations, great catches and the stories behind them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the team that takes the ice Thursday night for the 2025-26 season opener features a healthy dose of franchise history.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Henrot positions it such that its indented form emphasizes the dark thicket of his pubic hair au naturel.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Along the way, the narrative emphasizes the creature’s tragic humanity.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The team stresses that the impact of this crisis extends far beyond coastal areas, affecting everyone because of the globally interconnected economy and food system.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Grumley stresses that screening is more than just checking in on your breast health here and there.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Accents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accents. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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