1
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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2
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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3
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
Here, her frazzled hair is tinted a rebellious pink, and instead of covering up pimples and other imperfections, the makeup department has accentuated the red spots on her face and arms.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 June 2025
Mixologists build spritzes in wine glasses and old fashioneds in rocks glasses to help accentuate certain qualities in those cocktails, and the same holds true for the glass choice here.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
The key is in the posture and the details: platform sandals, dark sunglasses with precise lines, minimal jewelry that doesn't compete with the silhouette, and a compact bag that accentuates the structure.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 31 May 2025
Options Notable options include the customizable ambient lighting, a Harman Kardon sound system and various style packages that accentuate different vehicle features.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 June 2025
Mixologists build spritzes in wine glasses and old fashioneds in rocks glasses to help accentuate certain qualities in those cocktails, and the same holds true for the glass choice here.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
The key is in the posture and the details: platform sandals, dark sunglasses with precise lines, minimal jewelry that doesn't compete with the silhouette, and a compact bag that accentuates the structure.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 31 May 2025
Options Notable options include the customizable ambient lighting, a Harman Kardon sound system and various style packages that accentuate different vehicle features.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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But Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Tehran had no interest in negotiating with the U.S. while Israel continued attacking.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Similarly, Lesly Leon, bound for an administrative fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, emphasized the duality of personal and community growth in a meaningful career.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Getty Images Cybercriminals have intensified their efforts to steal and sell online passwords, experts warn.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Black women are often conditioned to prioritize others’ needs over their own, and this tendency may intensify during the summertime demands.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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But the narrative was reinforced Tuesday afternoon when Alphonso Davies, recovering from an ACL tear suffered in March, arrived at Canada’s hotel to support his teammates.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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The free exhibit highlights Florida’s wildlife and natural beauty.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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In April, the company posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings, highlighted by accelerating revenue growth in its cloud computing business.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Thoughtful packaging enhances brand perception, encourages repeat purchases and boosts word-of-mouth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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These gothic elements enhance the book’s central preoccupations of trust, fidelity, and the difficulty of fully knowing another person—or oneself.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Of course, that’s stressed in a different way because of the wildfires.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Braniff and others are quick to stress the programs overseen by CP3 aren’t a panacea.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Undermining it can silence voices, suppress creativity and heighten risk exposure, especially in cybersecurity and compliance-sensitive environments where early detection and reporting are critical to resilience and trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The impact of this powerful novel is heightened by Golden Voice narrator Nicholas Boulton’s keen understanding of its author’s purposes.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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The distribution agreement deepens the collaboration between TF1 and Netflix, which already co-produce series together, including Les Combattantes, L’Agence and Tout le bleu du ciel.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Regular briefings with Gartner, Forrester or other industry-specific analysts can yield strategic insights and visibility that deepen over time.—
Rene Musech,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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