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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
James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The gown was designed with a sleek silhouette, accentuated by crystal designs cascading across the waistline and bell-shaped sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
This collapse of order and reason is further accentuated by a man, naked save his underwear, sleeping sweaty and slumped over in a chair.
—Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Using stacks of hundreds to thousands of photos taken with his camera or telescope, McCarthy produces true-color images of the moon's near side, accentuated with saturation boosts that reveal brilliant shades of blue, red, green and brown that your eyes can't normally detect.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
The look came complete with a pumpkin-carriage purse, LED lights that accentuated the blue gown, and special effects smoke billowing from the magic wand of her stylist, Law Roach—a fashion fairy godmother in the flesh.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Imagine game day being accentuated by these handheld snacks, along with all the other trappings of successful tailgating.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The queen opted for a darker pink shade for her Fiona Clare gown that accentuated her audacious amethyst-and-diamond necklace and matching earrings, according to GB News and The Daily Mail.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
It was accentuated with a thin strap tied around the waist.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
The impact of missing out on Guehi and then losing Leoni was accentuated by Joe Gomez’s fitness issues and Ibrahima Konate’s alarming downturn in form in the first half of the season.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The gown was designed with a sleek silhouette, accentuated by crystal designs cascading across the waistline and bell-shaped sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
This collapse of order and reason is further accentuated by a man, naked save his underwear, sleeping sweaty and slumped over in a chair.
—Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Using stacks of hundreds to thousands of photos taken with his camera or telescope, McCarthy produces true-color images of the moon's near side, accentuated with saturation boosts that reveal brilliant shades of blue, red, green and brown that your eyes can't normally detect.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
The look came complete with a pumpkin-carriage purse, LED lights that accentuated the blue gown, and special effects smoke billowing from the magic wand of her stylist, Law Roach—a fashion fairy godmother in the flesh.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Imagine game day being accentuated by these handheld snacks, along with all the other trappings of successful tailgating.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The queen opted for a darker pink shade for her Fiona Clare gown that accentuated her audacious amethyst-and-diamond necklace and matching earrings, according to GB News and The Daily Mail.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
It was accentuated with a thin strap tied around the waist.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuated
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The flight also took place in an area identified on FAA charts for concentrated flight training activity, where student pilots and training aircraft are common.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Garden centers carry everything from ready-to-use spray bottles to concentrated products that require mixing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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The connected services integrated into cheap Chinese cars are frequently highlighted as a key reason those vehicles are so much better than anything anyone can buy in the US, according to their boosters.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Data highlighted in the conservation framework report show one pronghorn herd in the Shotgun Valley north of Idaho Falls migrates primarily across private land.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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Clashes intensified this weekend as police with riot shields and officers on horseback pushed back demonstrators, some of whom tore down barricades, hurled objects and set tires ablaze outside the 1,000-bed facility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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At the same time, recovery from the Palisades and Eaton fires, which destroyed more than 16,000 structures, has further intensified frustrations around rebuilding, insurance costs and the city government’s response to crises.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Instead of treating automation as a cost-reduction tool, Sharda has emphasized reducing friction for both employees and applicants.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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He was booked into the jail there on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, and then in October Lembke was extradited to Idaho and taken into custody at the Ada County Jail.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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Analysts also questioned the geopolitical situation, particularly in the Middle East, where sales have been affected by broader regional instability, but Garcia Tapia stressed that the impact has been contained after early closures at the start of the Iran war.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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City officials said the rapid growth of the city has stressed the facility, prompting the construction of a new shelter, which will be three times the size of the current facility.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims’ bodies, which clash with local burial rites.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims' bodies, which clash with local burial rites.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Also, the second-quarter revenue growth outlook of more than 30% reinforced Ikeda’s confidence in DDOG’s potential to generate further acceleration in its growth.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Humility has to be understood, developed, measured, and reinforced as part of the system of leadership.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Accentuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuated. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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