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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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Recent Examples of accentuated
Odette Yousef, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Diaz, who has returned to the red carpet circuit in recent weeks while promoting her new Apple TV+ film Outcome, accentuated her features with a deep mauve lip color, a soft smoky eyeshadow, and sculpted cheeks.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Scholars such as the ethnomusicologist Michael Fuhr saw K-pop as a reversal of long-standing narratives, especially in pop music, that accentuated the flow of culture from West to East.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Michelle Williams, Vera Wang, 2006 A personal favorite for many is Michelle Williams’s yellow Vera Wang gown, with a plunging neckline accentuated by a feathery bust.
—Esther Zuckerman, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
His play had become more erratic and the Penguins game accentuated that.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Combative shades of red and black created a lava motif on the dress, further accentuated by O’Connor’s makeup and hair.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Black lace dresses with cutouts and draping that accentuated the body without leaning into too much structure made for a gothic, but somehow still sexy presentation.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The horizontal bands at the waist are smoothing and curve-enhancing, and can be accentuated with a belt to switch things up.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
The synagogue attack has accentuated a continual escalation in threat toward American Jews over recent years.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Diaz, who has returned to the red carpet circuit in recent weeks while promoting her new Apple TV+ film Outcome, accentuated her features with a deep mauve lip color, a soft smoky eyeshadow, and sculpted cheeks.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Scholars such as the ethnomusicologist Michael Fuhr saw K-pop as a reversal of long-standing narratives, especially in pop music, that accentuated the flow of culture from West to East.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Michelle Williams, Vera Wang, 2006 A personal favorite for many is Michelle Williams’s yellow Vera Wang gown, with a plunging neckline accentuated by a feathery bust.
—Esther Zuckerman, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
His play had become more erratic and the Penguins game accentuated that.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Combative shades of red and black created a lava motif on the dress, further accentuated by O’Connor’s makeup and hair.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Black lace dresses with cutouts and draping that accentuated the body without leaning into too much structure made for a gothic, but somehow still sexy presentation.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The horizontal bands at the waist are smoothing and curve-enhancing, and can be accentuated with a belt to switch things up.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuated
Adjective
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The result is freshwater on one side and a highly concentrated salt solution, known as brine, on the other.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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These determine whether technological acceleration remains a source of broad benefit or becomes a source of brittleness vulnerable to attackers, accidents, or concentrated power.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez’s return followed extensive reporting from The Sacramento Bee that highlighted her removal from the United States, which occurred despite her having legal permission to remain in the country.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Yohan Lawrence, secretary general, JAAF, highlighted the compounding nature of the cost pressures.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Among those whose commitment to Israel had intensified after October 7th, numerous sources told me, was Olitzky, Beth El’s senior rabbi.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Israel has intensified its attacks across Lebanon, mostly in the South, where Israeli ground troops are moving northward to try to oust Hezbollah militants.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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The team’s brass has routinely emphasized its support of starting quarterback Bryce Young throughout the offseason.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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During a comments and questions portion of the town hall attendees emphasized the importance of voting in upcoming elections and joining protests.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In December, a jury convicted Moore for aggravated battery to a peace officer causing great bodily harm and resisting a peace officer, per the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rodriguez was convicted in 2020 of stalking and aggravated assault.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During a weekend news conference, Koch stressed how humanity’s path to Mars goes through the moon, the proving ground for points beyond.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Workers are understandably stressed over their employers investing billions into AI, as layoffs sweep tech companies, and AI agents are positioned as humans’ new coworkers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Inflation fears have heightened, as has uncertainty.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mental health concerns have only heightened as AI chatbots that respond to questions and generate content become more popular.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The idea of a super wet El Niño kind of got reinforced in the winter of 1997-98.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In other words, external pressure has reinforced internal alignment.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Accentuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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