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

Festive Accents Holiday accents and decor, such as bowls, extra candles, and sculptural objects, can pile up on entryway tables and dining consoles during the holidays. —Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026

Cushioning in the midsole also makes these shoes comfortable enough for all-day wear, and reflective accents keep you visible at night. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026

The Natasha Crystal Barrette is designed with silver accents that catch the light for a subtle glimmer. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 6 Jan. 2026

Foreign diplomats stationed in Caracas reported to me for years that Maduro’s personal security spoke Spanish in Cuban accents and that Maduro, who studied in Havana in his youth, often trusted Cuban advisers over his own people. —Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026

Instead of using the same shade of yellow throughout these accents, vary their intensity for more depth and dimension. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026

With a Black/Black/Light Graphite color combination, the style blacks out the entire nubuck leather upper with lighter graphite accents on the tongue and insole branding. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025

Last season’s everyday preciousness trend carries over into now and later, encouraging a mix of simple, everyday staples with high-impact items accents. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025

Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light. —Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025

Verb

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