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
The couple shared pictures of Jackson in a gown that accentuated her growing belly.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 2025
Decisions about ice time, deployment, matchups and more can be accentuated and be the difference between winning and losing.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The idea, of course, was to accentuate the wearer’s natural styles; those with curls got the shaping treatment, while others with short cuts received a shape up by a barber.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 May 2025
The scenes accentuate the track’s desperate subject matter as Díaz lurks behind doors and waits outside of the house for his turn to sweep his lady away.
—Rosy Alvarez, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 2025
Decisions about ice time, deployment, matchups and more can be accentuated and be the difference between winning and losing.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The idea, of course, was to accentuate the wearer’s natural styles; those with curls got the shaping treatment, while others with short cuts received a shape up by a barber.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 May 2025
The scenes accentuate the track’s desperate subject matter as Díaz lurks behind doors and waits outside of the house for his turn to sweep his lady away.
—Rosy Alvarez, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada’s independence and resilience.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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President Obama emphasized battery-electric vehicles and solar, while President Trump focused on fossil fuels.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during recent global disruptions have highlighted the fragility of our food systems and have intensified competition while simultaneously opening new markets.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Two of Swords indicates mental fog, likely intensified by Mercury retrograde in Aries starting on the 15th.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The company’s shares have risen more than 7% this week as Meta’s deal to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy has reinforced the view that demand is increasing as the tech sector hunts for electricity for its data centers.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
6 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,
6 June 2025
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This project highlights an urgent example of how the erosion of corporeal boundaries can become alarmingly dangerous.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Jason Kelce highlights These highlights are not of the football kind.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Tony stressed that security-camera footage shows the deputies used an appropriate amount of force in controlling Caputo.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Emergency officials stressed the importance of monitoring weather updates and local alerts.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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That fear has only heightened this week with the attack in Boulder, the third violent attack on the Jewish community in the last two months.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Though the first season of this anthology series shares a similar beachy backdrop as the Cliff House, the second shifts to a snowy mountain resort, which only heightens the suspense.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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In that film, Cazale is visibly sick, but that only deepens his performance as the sad fool in a macho band of brothers.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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As Meech and Terry confront new enemies and deal with the consequences of their time in Mexico, the tension between them deepens, testing a bond that once felt unbreakable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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