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
Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
However, teaming white and gray marble with matte black cabinets and brass accents can be a striking style statement.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
But still, the region’s accents are nuanced.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Exterior upgrades include a more aggressive look with adaptive dampers, 22-inch wheels and black-and-chrome exterior accents, including black roof rails.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Glossy, puffy accents reminiscent of Nike’s 2010s Vac-Tech material appear on the Swoosh, heel and toe box seam.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
LookbookStore Knit Faux Wrap Sweater Sweaters can sometimes look a bit plain and one note, but this one has stylish accents that elevate it above the standard crew-neck and turtleneck styles you may be used to.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The rich wood and thick walls inside the structure have been preserved and updated with a mix of ultra-modern and historic accents.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
In traditional steakhouse fashion, interiors will feature rich dark woods, brass metal accents and a monochromatic palette.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Look to the ceiling For this immediately eye-catching entryway, black accents take the eye upward.
—Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
However, teaming white and gray marble with matte black cabinets and brass accents can be a striking style statement.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
But still, the region’s accents are nuanced.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Exterior upgrades include a more aggressive look with adaptive dampers, 22-inch wheels and black-and-chrome exterior accents, including black roof rails.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Glossy, puffy accents reminiscent of Nike’s 2010s Vac-Tech material appear on the Swoosh, heel and toe box seam.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
LookbookStore Knit Faux Wrap Sweater Sweaters can sometimes look a bit plain and one note, but this one has stylish accents that elevate it above the standard crew-neck and turtleneck styles you may be used to.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The rich wood and thick walls inside the structure have been preserved and updated with a mix of ultra-modern and historic accents.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
In traditional steakhouse fashion, interiors will feature rich dark woods, brass metal accents and a monochromatic palette.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 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
Noun
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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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Later, the Cowboys-Broncos game highlights the late-afternoon window.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Institute for Policy Studies’ 2025 report, The Giving Pledge at 15, highlights that Laura and John were the only participants technically in compliance with the pledge since signing in 2010.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The home features a walkout basement with a movie theater, spa, custom workout room and sunken golf simulator, Heffernan said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The first episode, which Andy directed, features three special effects-heavy sequences of monstrous incarnations attacking children.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rick also emphasizes cost avoidance as a discipline distinct from simple cost-cutting.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Paris with a display that emphasizes the poetic potential of materiality.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company stresses that its organoids, lacking pain receptors and complex brain structures, cannot experience consciousness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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The American Kennel Club stresses that keeping a consistent routine is important for dogs at every stage of life.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Accents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accents. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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