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as in highlighted
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 intensified
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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as in emphasized
to make more apparent
unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed
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as in concentrated
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Recent Examples of accentuated
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers boast several pitchers capable of four to seven innings of dominance— watch out for Shohei Ohtani — and home run power that’s accentuated in October.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
While the benefits of the SALT deduction had long been skewed toward higher-income taxpayers, that distribution was accentuated after 2017.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
McCullers’ usage before his injury accentuated his standing within the bullpen hierarchy.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Every detail in the darkest shadows and brightest highlights is retained and accentuated by HDR's enhancement of the dynamic range.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The focus on Mandelson over his links to Epstein accentuated this week after the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a 50th birthday album compiled in 2003 for Epstein, who at the time was a wealthy and well-connected financier.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
His hide was very light and was accentuated by his dark legs and mane.
—Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
One side is crafted from 100 percent linen, and the reverse, 100 percent cotton, both of which are stitched to create an eye-catching bubble texture accentuated by the plush fiber filling between the layers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Her makeup and hair also featured warm undertones — her brunette hair featured blond highlights and her eye makeup accentuated her brown eyes.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers boast several pitchers capable of four to seven innings of dominance— watch out for Shohei Ohtani — and home run power that’s accentuated in October.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
While the benefits of the SALT deduction had long been skewed toward higher-income taxpayers, that distribution was accentuated after 2017.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
McCullers’ usage before his injury accentuated his standing within the bullpen hierarchy.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Every detail in the darkest shadows and brightest highlights is retained and accentuated by HDR's enhancement of the dynamic range.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The focus on Mandelson over his links to Epstein accentuated this week after the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a 50th birthday album compiled in 2003 for Epstein, who at the time was a wealthy and well-connected financier.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
His hide was very light and was accentuated by his dark legs and mane.
—Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
One side is crafted from 100 percent linen, and the reverse, 100 percent cotton, both of which are stitched to create an eye-catching bubble texture accentuated by the plush fiber filling between the layers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuated
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Office of Community Wellness and Safety Director Adam Procell highlighted those two concepts as part of his six priority areas for leading the office.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Just last month, Stellantis, maker of Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat, acknowledged a breach of customer data, which the company described as involving basic contact information but which highlighted how extensive this threat has become.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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China's official gauge for manufacturing activity showed a smaller-than-expected contraction in September as Beijing intensified its efforts aimed at curbing industrial overcapacity amid sluggish domestic demand and global trade disruptions.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Every stage leading up to Election Day will likely be shaped by ongoing legal battles, redistricting disputes and intensified scrutiny of political messaging.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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When asked about whether as many as 300,000 workers could lose their jobs, Vought emphasized the administration’s broader goal of shrinking Washington’s reach.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The mayor emphasized how community services and outreach can lift individuals into recovery, inviting three men on stage who had previously experienced homelessness in Fort Lauderdale.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Blood becomes more concentrated, the heart must pump harder, and the brain feels the strain — fatigue, fuzzy thinking, slower reaction time.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Pulling shots of espresso involves a flash method of expressing steam through grounds for a highly concentrated form of coffee.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Speakers stressed prevention through vigilance, training and law enforcement partnerships.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sal Guttuso, the archeological company’s Director of Operations, stressed that — money aside — the true value of the coins lies in their historical significance.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Privacy advocates have expressed concern that the company’s cameras and accompanying Neighbors app have heightened the risk of racial profiling and turned residents into informants, with few guardrails around how law enforcement can use the material.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Common symptoms include significant weight loss, feelings of fatigue and heightened vulnerability to infections, as well as frequent urination and excessive thirst.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As an example, over the most recent summer, Ko Itakura and Alassane Plea, the team’s best centre-back and most important utility attacker respectively, were both sold, with the squad being reinforced only with cheaper, unproven players.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 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,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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He was arrested on charges of kidnapping, carjacking and aggravated stalking, according to authorities.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The suspect in the attack, Tyler Robinson, was arraigned on Sept. 16 on seven felony charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Accentuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuated. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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