Synonyms of accents

accents 1 of 2

noun

plural of accent

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphases
• foci
• stresses
• weights
• accentuations
• concentrations
• imports
• values
• attentions
• spotlights
• consequences
• moments
• priorities
• significances
• considerations
• notes
• worths
• primacies
• regards
• precedences
• top billings
• heeds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifferences
• disregards
• minimizations
• underemphases
• de-emphases

accents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of accent

as in highlights

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlights
• features
• emphasizes
• stresses
• accentuates
• foregrounds
• punctuates
• points (up)
• identifies
• illuminates
• plays up
• focuses
• presses
• bears down on
• spotlights
• makes much of
• promotes
• pinpoints
• advertises
• plugs
• boosts
• publicizes
• overplays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tones (down)
• plays down
• underemphasizes
• understates
• discounts
• minimizes
• de-emphasizes
• belittles
• disparages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accents

Noun

The Lightblaze Sneakers are functional and cool, combining responsive support with trending details, including suede, animal print, and metallic accents. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

Its exterior is finished in timber with metal accents, and there's lots of glazing in this one, helping fill the interior with natural light. — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

For a long time, Aimee and I were attached to it and the characters were going to speak with Slavic Russian accents. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Brady Corbet’s 2024 film The Brutalist was demonized for using AI to enhance the accents of Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, and for using the tech to create architectural drawings and buildings in the style of Brody’s character, László Tóth. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The midlength prevents sweat buildup during warmer hunting seasons, and the bright orange accents ensure you’re easily seen. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Lyons uses her extraordinary physicality — slipping between a range of accents, mime, and endless amount of gestures to hold together a piece that could easily fall apart. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

Here, the musician accents her ash-brown base with face-framing money pieces that bring her stunning features to life. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

Jokic plays below the rim, accents the margins, makes the right play, everything that runs contrary to the selfishness rewarded in this exhibition. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026

Intellectual Mercury highlights your 5th House of Frivolities, while joyous Jupiter accents your 11th House of Hopes. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026

Now, greenery accents a dining room for 100 diners that’s awash in neutral tones of tan, rust and wood. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025

The open-concept kitchen flows into a family room with faux vegetation that accents the ceiling. — Ray Parisi, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025

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