ACCENTS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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accents

2 of 2

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

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Recent Examples of accents

Noun

Its last release, last August, actually came in yellow as well but with white and yellow accents and as the Vega Baja of his city series. —

Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 Inside the cabin, each of the special editions is equipped with seats covered in Jet Black leather with accents in Beluga and whatever color appears on the exterior. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 The home's exterior is clad in green lap-and-board-and-batten siding, with cedar accents, and a charcoal standing-seam metal roof. —

New Atlas, 15 June 2026 The sheer sky-blue look featured crochet detailing and chainmail accents. —

Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026 The royal wore a pale blue outfit by Catherine Walker and a matching Philip Treacy hat, both with white accents. —

Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 The 1,800-square-foot Encinitas location, modeled after the company’s flagship in Costa Mesa, is designed to resemble a 1950s-style diner, complete with chrome accents and an old-fashioned pie case. —

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 For instance, Nolan insisted that his cast use American accents rather than Greek or British. —

Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 The technology copies tone, speech patterns, and accents closely enough that many people can't tell the difference between a real voice and a fake one. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 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

Noun

Hill’s behavior in both cases was egregious, but, whatever the technical reasons for the court’s emphases, her interactions with Crosby almost certainly had the greater impact on the verdict, given that Crosby had strong doubts about Murdaugh’s guilt.

— James Lasdun, New Yorker, 26 May 2026
After Tuesday’s outing, Imai said the pitch clock and differences in scouting report emphases are somewhat to blame for his command issues.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 May 2026