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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
The facade, designed by renown Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump and inspired by Blair, mixes glistening white metals and fiberglass with gold leaf accents that nod to the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa, a Dutch windmill and more.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
To make your pink French manicure really shine, take a cue from the night sky and add some silver star accents.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
With a subtle orange rim and scalloped accents, this set is an heirloom in the making, especially when paired with family recipes and great company.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
The couple spend their free time gardening, cooking, growing plants for medicines and learning French from older residents with strong local accents.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
There are three leather finishes available for the handles and accents—cognac, black and chocolate—all designed to pair with the brand’s backpack and briefcase ranges for a cohesive set.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Here, the brothers were two Brooklyn boys speaking with hyperbolic Italian accents — details carried on to other adaptations, with the outlandish voicework eventually making its way into the games.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
With its black wheels, black trim, and dark exterior accents, the Nightshade edition adds a bit of stealth attitude to the equation.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Portoro marble accents the wet bar a few steps away, while more food and drinks can be enjoyed in the 12-seater dining room that is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
The facade, designed by renown Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump and inspired by Blair, mixes glistening white metals and fiberglass with gold leaf accents that nod to the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa, a Dutch windmill and more.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
To make your pink French manicure really shine, take a cue from the night sky and add some silver star accents.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
With a subtle orange rim and scalloped accents, this set is an heirloom in the making, especially when paired with family recipes and great company.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
The couple spend their free time gardening, cooking, growing plants for medicines and learning French from older residents with strong local accents.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
There are three leather finishes available for the handles and accents—cognac, black and chocolate—all designed to pair with the brand’s backpack and briefcase ranges for a cohesive set.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Here, the brothers were two Brooklyn boys speaking with hyperbolic Italian accents — details carried on to other adaptations, with the outlandish voicework eventually making its way into the games.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
With its black wheels, black trim, and dark exterior accents, the Nightshade edition adds a bit of stealth attitude to the equation.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accents
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The installation ceremony is rooted in centuries of tradition, even as each new archbishop brings distinct emphases and priorities.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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With his dweeby air, pretensions and position at the helm of an active production, Arthur is the Liz Lemon of this setup, but with the emphases reversed.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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In revisiting Lehmann’s story, Strager highlights that Lehmann’s legacy is one of resilience and perseverance—proof that early setbacks do not define a person and that brilliance can flourish, even later in life.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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The MorphoScan is even missing a couple of quality-of-life features present on the Etekcity scale, including a safe mode for pregnant women and pacemaker users that disables the BIA electrical current for weight-only measurements.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The museum’s fourth floor doubles as an event space and features a large terrace that overlooks the bay.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The high-torque swing emphasizes maximum rotation of Woods’ shoulders relative to his hips.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For adults who choose to drink, the 2025-2030 issue of Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes moderation, advises that drinking less is better than drinking more for overall health, and that some people should not drink at all.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Butler stresses the importance of trust and tone.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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And though the lyrics mix Korean and English, the music repeatedly stresses BTS’s Korean roots.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Accents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accents. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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