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
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Many rank-and-file enlistees were also recent immigrants, and patriot regiments hummed with a cacophony of different tongues, accents, and dialects throughout the war.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Though specific to the Maryland city in its accents and details, the show’s message easily applies to other urban cities across the country.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
From classic kitchens to dreamy bedrooms, founder Marianne Simon’s refined interiors showcase her artful ability to mix exquisite antiques, custom furnishings, and unique accents.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pottery Barn’s new collaboration with the iconic American illustrator brings those classic scenes to life in a full home collection, offering bedding, linens, artwork, and decorative accents designed to make any space feel festive and welcoming.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Many rank-and-file enlistees were also recent immigrants, and patriot regiments hummed with a cacophony of different tongues, accents, and dialects throughout the war.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Though specific to the Maryland city in its accents and details, the show’s message easily applies to other urban cities across the country.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
From classic kitchens to dreamy bedrooms, founder Marianne Simon’s refined interiors showcase her artful ability to mix exquisite antiques, custom furnishings, and unique accents.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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His emphases rarely translated from meeting rooms and press conferences onto the field.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Oct. 2025
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The poem dismisses prevailing emphases on externals, stressing instead the formative powers of one’s inner being.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This week's quiz highlights movie mayhem, decadent desserts and much more.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The suit also highlights the troubled safety record of Boeing’s MD-11 aircraft, calling it one of the most accident-prone commercial planes still in service.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The memoir also features a foreword by actress and author Mariel Hemingway, and has received early praise from Marianne Williamson and Mel Robbins.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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For the white colorway, a contrasting gum sole with a soft suede toe highlights the sneaker, while the black version features a brown distressed tooling.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This new approach emphasizes automation and teamwork among machines, focusing on precision instead of relying on large numbers of troops.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The whole team emphasizes the importance of finding partnerships that are authentic, pointing out that fans and viewers would quickly smell if an artist and content, or an artist and a brand, were forced together for pure financial considerations.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hill stresses everything needed to be practical and raw.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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McDaniel’s teams are minus-18 in turnover margin in three-and-a-half seasons, and McDaniel stresses that turnovers are the best indicators of who wins football games.—
Omar Kelly
November 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Accents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accents. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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