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

Where many people might see a plant-eating bug with light yellow coloration and a splash of red accents, Sarah Schroeder sees, in a way, Taylor Swift. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Red accents include the eyelet clips, lining, a good portion of the midsole and the logos on the tongue and heel. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

The car is also finished in a one-off matte Phantom Gray with red accents over a dark leather and Alcantara interior with red contrast stitching and highlights. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

The main room carries on with accents of green through a geometric rug and velvet sofa, plus soft tones of red and sand. — Sophia Herring, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026

It's based on a double-axle trailer and finished in standing seam metal, with Georgia pine accents, plus black windows and a black metal roof. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

The Wild Charm style comes in three classic colorways (white, black, and natural) and features leopard print accents along the heel and interior shaft. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2026

Faux brick panels, wood slats, stone wall panels, geometric accents. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

The Lightblaze Sneakers are functional and cool, combining responsive support with trending details, including suede, animal print, and metallic accents. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

Verb

Here, the musician accents her ash-brown base with face-framing money pieces that bring her stunning features to life. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

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