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
Hader and Houston’s 12 other pitchers are operating with almost no margin for error, enhancing their excellence while accentuating the Astros’ most glaring issue.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
But subtlety is not what cold brew is best at accentuating.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2025
Spoelstra in his series and season post-mortem accentuated all this team has been through, and the team’s promising young stars.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Just the act of exposing Smith to center field accentuates how far McCormick has fallen in the organizational hierarchy.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
But subtlety is not what cold brew is best at accentuating.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2025
Spoelstra in his series and season post-mortem accentuated all this team has been through, and the team’s promising young stars.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Just the act of exposing Smith to center field accentuates how far McCormick has fallen in the organizational hierarchy.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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As the president of World-Voices Organization, Washington also emphasizes the significance of community, especially at a time when many voice actors and creatives feel isolated or vulnerable.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Weiss emphasizes that in addition to knowing what platforms older consumers use, marketers need to analyze which platform is appropriate given what is being marketed.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Since then, Israel has announced a plan to intensify its war on Gaza.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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At the same time, customer acquisition costs are climbing, lifetime value is shrinking and the competitive landscape is intensifying.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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When financial literacy and empowerment are neglected, wealth-building opportunities slip through the cracks, reinforcing the cycle of instability.—
Shay Levister,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Rising protectionism fueled by a populist backlash to globalization, a post-pandemic push for economic security reinforced by the shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and, above all, intensifying U.S.-Chinese strategic rivalry converged to shatter the illusion of a global tech ecosystem.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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Several commenters highlighted the irony, given dolls' recent emergence as a flashpoint in debates over tariffs and trade policy, and the toymaker's recent decision to raise its prices.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Toyota highlighted the levies' hit to profits at a press briefing on Thursday on its fiscal year which ended March 31, 2025.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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Data scientists analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights, a role that AI enhances rather than replaces.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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The budget committee, which stressed that the overall Fire Department budget is increasing, also recommended nixing Bass’ plan for creating a new unit within the department that would have added 67 employees to address issues stemming from the homelessness crisis.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Those who spoke to Newsweek stressed that the deal, while a welcome reprieve for both countries' economies, falls short of resolving the dispute and leaves the questions of who prevailed in this chapter of the trade war unanswered.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The pro-Hindu nationalism of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has heightened communal tensions in the country.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 May 2025
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With trust eroding and little progress made, the diplomatic window appears to be narrowing, heightening the risk that regional tensions could tip into open conflict.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The temporary truce pulls the world's two largest economies back from the brink after trade between them nearly ground to a halt, raising recession risks in the U.S. and deepening deflationary pressures in China.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Much like the overbuilding in the real estate sector that triggered a crisis and erased much of Chinese household wealth, excessive industrial capacity has deepened imbalances in the economy and raised questions about the model’s sustainability, particularly if broader conditions worsen.—
Li Yuan,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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