Synonyms of accents

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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
• focuses
• foci
• stresses
• accentuations
• weights
• concentrations
• imports
• values
• attentions
• spotlights
• consequences
• moments
• priorities
• significances
• considerations
• notes
• primacies
• regards
• precedences
• worths
• 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
• punctuates
• accentuates
• foregrounds
• points (up)
• identifies
• illuminates
• plays up
• focuses
• presses
• makes much of
• bears down on
• spotlights
• promotes
• focusses
• pinpoints
• advertises
• plugs
• boosts
• publicizes
• overplays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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