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 enhance
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
But for an even bigger impact, choose plants with complementary colors and flowers that accentuate the hues of your home.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Punjabi immigrants faced challenges when integrating into California farm communities in the early 1900s, accentuated by laws that restricted immigration from Asia, closed paths to citizenship and barred noncitizens from landownership.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
It was accentuated with a thin strap tied around the waist.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
They can be used to accentuate focal points and accents in the garden, and create continuity across the larger landscape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Punjabi immigrants faced challenges when integrating into California farm communities in the early 1900s, accentuated by laws that restricted immigration from Asia, closed paths to citizenship and barred noncitizens from landownership.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
It was accentuated with a thin strap tied around the waist.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
They can be used to accentuate focal points and accents in the garden, and create continuity across the larger landscape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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Large alternative asset managers, with both private credit and private equity businesses, are so far striking a measured tone, acknowledging pockets of stress while emphasizing resilience.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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In conversations with Colman Domingo, Fuqua emphasized that Joe was also a strong, if flawed, avatar of African American fatherhood.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is the season to embrace perfumes that don’t overwhelm but rather float on the skin, enhancing your natural allure with every warm breeze.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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The big story Last December, when Amazon pledged a massive $35 billion investment in India including for digitizing over 12 million small businesses and enhancing logistical infrastructure, the scale of the commitment seemed disproportionate to the market’s size.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Further reinforcing the overlap, businesses and residents increasingly are fleeing high taxes and prices in Illinois for a lower cost of living in Indiana.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wall Street analysts have highlighted that dollar dominance is anchored by the greenback’s use as the standard currency in the global oil trade.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to the Friday, April 10, 2026, private school baseball and softball edition of the Fastball, a Star-Telegram series highlighting Fort Worth-area teams.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The army's seizure of power intensified longstanding armed resistance in Myanmar, as pro-democracy activists joined with ethnic armed groups that had been battling for decades for greater autonomy, leading to a civil war still affecting most of the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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As the smell intensified, Lina crossed to the front door of her apartment, undid the lock, and yanked the sticky door open.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anderson wasn’t really stressed out over the Hall of Fame premise, just kind of fascinated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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But on Saturday, with the college basketball world stressed over the transfer portal and UConn fans, in particular, waiting on similar big decisions from their own stars, Karaban was glad to know his next steps.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The mistake also comes amid heightening tension between sports streamers and more legacy sports media companies.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Riley’s anxiety was heightened when her garden gate was recently damaged by someone.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Haiti, the most impoverished country in the Western Hemisphere, has been hit the hardest by rising oil prices that experts warn will deepen a spiraling humanitarian crisis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The appointment comes as Rapha continues to expand its global community of riders and Rapha Cycling Club (RCC) members and deepen its presence in competitive cycling.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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