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as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up
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as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed
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Recent Examples of accentuate
This is accentuated by the multiple windows throughout the home, which ensure the interior is drenched in sunlight.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Painting trim in a color with presence gives a room definition, accentuates the architecture, and adds another layer of interest—especially in a room with white or light-color walls.
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—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Brogue perforations line the wingtip toe cap, and contrast stitching accentuates each panel—echoing the clean lines of mid-century clubhouse footwear.
—Maggie Clancy For Footwear News, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
Saturday’s 3-2 win accentuated two of the Astros’ most promising young players.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Painting trim in a color with presence gives a room definition, accentuates the architecture, and adds another layer of interest—especially in a room with white or light-color walls.
4.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Brogue perforations line the wingtip toe cap, and contrast stitching accentuates each panel—echoing the clean lines of mid-century clubhouse footwear.
—Maggie Clancy For Footwear News, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
Saturday’s 3-2 win accentuated two of the Astros’ most promising young players.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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However, unlike Biden’s orders--which routinely expanded whole-of-government regulatory frameworks--Trump’s 2025 orders emphasize dismantling Biden-era rulings and forcing courts to test the limits of streamlining frameworks.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The All-England Club Lawn Tennis Club emphasizes good sportsmanship and respect for everyone involved in the Grand Slam.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Recent layoff announcements have only intensified these concerns.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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But as the strikes intensified, targeting infrastructure and killing ordinary citizens, many Iranians began to conclude that the attacks were not merely a war against the regime but a war against the nation itself.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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Scaring a black bear can reinforce its natural fear of people and help keep it from lingering in neighborhoods and other areas where conflicts often arise.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The family also played a key role in commemorating the 80th anniversaries of D-Day and V-E Day, further reinforcing its role on both the national and international stage.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The First Fridays events — held the first Friday of July, August, September and October — will highlight the others.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The controversy highlights a fundamental vulnerability in decentralized prediction markets.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Investors in Oklahoma, Utah, Kentucky and Nevada are particularly stressed.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The wing’s design stresses each region’s singularity while fostering an atmosphere of cosmopolitan exchange.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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These worries were heightened when, at the end of June, Richard Goodman, one of the senior civil servants in the DfT, wrote to Collier to reinforce Alexander's message.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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The tension between the state and Trump heightened at the end of May, before the state's track and field championship, which saw a trans athlete take first place in two girls' events.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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My top goal is to deepen team alignment around our core mission, as clarity drives performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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While focused largely on political rights, the U.N. report also highlights Venezuela’s deepening economic collapse.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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