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past tense of accentuate
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accentuated

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adjective

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Recent Examples of accentuated
Adjective
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
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
  • Gold hit a new record high and topped $3,000 an ounce, reflecting a flight to safety that has intensified as US stocks fall.
    Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 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
  • What to Know Oz also emphasized the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine in making health care more efficient and accessible.
    Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The structure Madigan built concentrated power in ways exclusive to Illinois.
    Matt Paprocki, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
  • Reclaiming The Web Many reform efforts to curb Big Tech’s power have skeptics wondering whether structural change is at all possible in a system wired for monopoly, given that even open infrastructure can also be captured by concentrated power.
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 16 June 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
  • Your Spidey sense is heightened.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
  • 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
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
Adjective
  • The penalty for an aggravated DUI is up to 15 years in prison, $5,000 fine, 5-year driver’s license suspension and restitution, according to Canyon County.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2025
  • Donald Pinnock was charged Sunday with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Also among the photos was a shot of Chicago’s incredible personalized cake, which featured a pink and white cowboy boot, a western belt and ‘Chi’ written out in pink rope.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The ad featured the album title and release date in a bold red font.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025

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