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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 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
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
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
Queen Maxima’s blouse featured a poncho-like silhouette, with flowing, soft fabric that was further accentuated by the material of her trousers.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuated
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The higher credit scores are more heavily concentrated in the Upper Midwest and New England area, while the lower scores tend to be clustered in the southern United States.—
Alexandria White,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The powdered cleaners and concentrated soaps can irritate your skin, eyes and lungs if handled directly.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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So many of Forest’s positive actions in build-up play come through him, as highlighted by the statistics shown below.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Several candidates said the case has intensified conversations around ethics and accountability, while also highlighting broader frustrations residents already had with City Hall responsiveness and city services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Forgoing the traditional show of force in favor of security, the parade took place after intensified Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory, particularly against oil refineries, as the Ukrainian government accuses the Kremlin of continuing attacks on Kyiv and beyond.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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One point public health officials have repeatedly emphasized is that hantavirus normally infects people who come into contact with urine or droppings from infected rats.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The company emphasized that AI is becoming both a weapon and a target.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 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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Council President Joe LaCava, who praised the revisions Wednesday, stressed that the new revenue the mayor relies on veers from the city’s recent practice of raising fees on residents — like trash fees or paid parking in Balboa Park.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Victor officials have also stressed that this type of infrastructure crisis is not unique to one small Colorado city.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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This turn for the heightened has both benefits and drawbacks.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Russia heightened security for Victory Day celebrations Saturday, including shutting down mobile internet in Moscow and warning of potential retaliatory strikes if Ukrainian attacks disrupt the event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Local authorities formally closed all hiking routes to Mount Dukono in April and reinforced the ban following Friday’s incident.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Standards in science and public health are not abstract ideals; they are shaped and reinforced by the conduct of those in leadership.—
Sam Zeveloff,
STAT,
9 May 2026
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“Accentuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuated. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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