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verb

past tense of accentuate
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Recent Examples of accentuated
Verb
In this environment, difference was accentuated. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Rear space is excellent, with plenty of legroom and headroom, accentuated by the panoramic sunroof. James Morris, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Even Stefani’s makeup and glam accentuated her signature punk style. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025 Steinfeld accentuated her modern gothic look with a pair of pointed toe heels courtesy of Rodo. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025 The company accentuated the positive about Spectrum's debut, saying the 95-foot-tall (28 meters) rocket performed quite well overall. Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The couple shared pictures of Jackson in a gown that accentuated her growing belly. Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 That’s a lot of Cher, and it’s accentuated by the fact that even though there is a chronological arc to the show, all three actors occasionally appear on stage together to discuss, even argue about, aspects of her life. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025 This loft echoes the area’s artistic roots with bright peachy paint accentuated by tonal artwork and accents. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuated
Adjective
  • Dried Fruit Dried fruit is a pre-workout food choice, with concentrated calories and carbohydrates.
    Kayla Girgen, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The bitter bite of a dark chocolate balances the concentrated sugar.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Uncertainty reigns Amid intense political wrangling, there is still a possibility that tariffs are dropped, reduced or intensified.
    Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The researchers emphasized that this system must be incredibly efficient, as squid can use the energy to alter their entire body’s appearance underwater where only low levels of light can penetrate.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Pelosi emphasized that appropriations leaders Rosa DeLauro and Patty Murray had presented a better alternative — a four-week extension to allow for continued negotiations.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • He was charged with two counts of aggravated manslaughter, two counts of vehicular homicide, evidence tampering and leaving the scene of an accident.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • There have also been drops in aggravated assaults, rapes and armed robberies, according to CMPD’s data.
    Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There isn’t one specific, universal food that people should avoid to get rid of chronic pain, Strath stressed.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Yet, the ultimate surprise was feeling stressed by policy demands.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • While Istanbul was not impacted, the devastation in southern Turkey heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city’s proximity to fault lines.
    Mehmet Guzel, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Your Spidey sense is heightened.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, the company has since reinforced its long-term commitment to the country and made great efforts to restore its standing in the local market.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But the windows were replaced, reinforced and cleaned up.
    Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • During her record-breaking Eras Tour in Miami in October, Swift debuted a new version of her snake catsuit by Roberto Cavalli for the Reputation set that also featured intertwining snakes across the front.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Last year's Uber Eats' Super Bowl commercial featured Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, David and Victoria Beckham, Jelly Roll and Usher.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025

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“Accentuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuated. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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