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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
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
It was accentuated with a thin strap tied around the waist.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Experts refer that moment to conveying a picture, a moment often accentuated by the rhythmical clatter of two pieces of wood, which are like claves.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The synagogue attack has accentuated a continual escalation in threat toward American Jews over recent years.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 19 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
Adjective
That’s all the more accentuated in fields where there’s a large demand for labor and few people to fill those roles.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Experts refer that moment to conveying a picture, a moment often accentuated by the rhythmical clatter of two pieces of wood, which are like claves.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The synagogue attack has accentuated a continual escalation in threat toward American Jews over recent years.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuated
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The exodus was heavily concentrated in London and the South East and dominated by the tech sector, where one in ten founders relocated overseas, per the analysis.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ultra-concentrated, enzyme-rich formulas deliver best-in-class cleaning power without harsh chemicals, dyes, or fillers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Susurros del Corazón is highlighted by three infinity-edge pools that cascade down to the beach; Morritos Kids Club; and four dining options including La Boquita, an open-air taqueria with ceviches and agave-forward cocktails.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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In this live show with showcase creators in attendance, unique, singular storytellers are highlighted.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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As unmanned systems have become increasingly central to modern ground warfare, militaries and defense researchers have intensified efforts to develop wireless charging and in-flight power delivery technologies.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the federal government’s crackdown on immigration and state limits on how many hours seasonal foreign workers with H2A visas can work have intensified agricultural labor uncertainty.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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That strategy emphasized heavy diversification into illiquid alternative assets — such as private equity, venture capital and real estate — over traditional stocks and bonds.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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While the lack of Brazilian titles at Cannes bringing a bitter taste to the start of summer festival season, many producers and directors have emphasized a desire to look beyond the big European triad of Berlin, Cannes and Venice as launching pads.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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He was also charged with grooming, traveling to meet a minor, and aggravated battery.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The charges include aggravated assault, evading arrest, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, speeding, and assault on a first responder.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Shreveport Mayor urged people to lean on community resources like a domestic violence shelter recently established by the sheriff's office, while councilmember Tabatha Taylor stressed the need to take domestic violence seriously.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lee stressed that timing can be very critical when symptoms first appear.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The stakes of all those efforts will be heightened during the approaching midterm elections.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 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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The trade deadline additions and the strong finish only reinforced that.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court later reinforced those interpretations, enabling Maduro to run for president while serving as acting head of state.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Accentuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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