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
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The model can switch between 100 languages mid-sentence and adapt accents in real time.
—Gelila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The return of a lace motif informed following looks that moved fluidly between turn-of-the-century forms, 1930s and 40s lingerie accents, and eventually 1970s going out maxi-dresses.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
This front porch relies on easy-to-replicate pumpkin colors, like muted orange and creamy off-white accents.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
So why do so many football coaches emphasize Southern accents?
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
These embellishments balance out the severity of monolithic forms with human-scale accents that serve as a reminder of touch and gesture.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Dressed in a black hat, black bell-bottoms, and a jacket with turquoise accents, the Louisiana country singer gave a soulful, twangy reading of the riverboat tale, effortlessly commanding the crowd with just a few shimmies and finger points.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The model can switch between 100 languages mid-sentence and adapt accents in real time.
—Gelila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The return of a lace motif informed following looks that moved fluidly between turn-of-the-century forms, 1930s and 40s lingerie accents, and eventually 1970s going out maxi-dresses.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
This front porch relies on easy-to-replicate pumpkin colors, like muted orange and creamy off-white accents.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
So why do so many football coaches emphasize Southern accents?
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
These embellishments balance out the severity of monolithic forms with human-scale accents that serve as a reminder of touch and gesture.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Dressed in a black hat, black bell-bottoms, and a jacket with turquoise accents, the Louisiana country singer gave a soulful, twangy reading of the riverboat tale, effortlessly commanding the crowd with just a few shimmies and finger points.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 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
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This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Led by senior engineer Meng Hao of the China Helicopter Research and Development Institute, the research highlights how intelligent, real-time decision-making could drastically reduce a submarine’s chances of escaping detection.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Vinopure Acne Serum features salicylic acid derived from wintergreen leaves and antioxidant-rich palmitoyl grapeseed extract sourced from the brand’s vineyards in the South of France, which together leave skin clearer and smoother, without tightness or flakiness.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Teja Sajja and Manoj Kumar Manchu play lead roles in the film which also features Shriya Saran, Jagathpathi Babu and Ritika Nayak.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional firms that lock clients into multi-year deals, Anderson emphasizes adaptability.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This principle emphasizes the importance of proactive care.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Klink stresses that while there are palpable success stories, the continent needs more of them.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Miami further stresses defenses by often putting them in motion at the snap to force split-second communication in opposing secondaries.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Accents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accents. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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