accentuated 1 of 2

past tense of accentuate
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accentuated

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adjective

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Recent Examples of accentuated
Adjective
Every detail in the darkest shadows and brightest highlights is retained and accentuated by HDR's enhancement of the dynamic range. Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 The focus on Mandelson over his links to Epstein accentuated this week after the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a 50th birthday album compiled in 2003 for Epstein, who at the time was a wealthy and well-connected financier. Pan Pylas, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025 His hide was very light and was accentuated by his dark legs and mane. Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025 The silver buttons at the cuffs and down the bodice of Middleton’s frock were accentuated by the British royal’s Kiki McDonough white topaz diamond stud earrings. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 One side is crafted from 100 percent linen, and the reverse, 100 percent cotton, both of which are stitched to create an eye-catching bubble texture accentuated by the plush fiber filling between the layers. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025 Related Stories The ghostly feeling was accentuated by the fact that Weems couldn’t interact with anyone except the defiant Wednesday and her lifelong enemy Morticia. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025 The high-cut top allowed for exposure of her entire midriff, which was also accentuated by her low-rise maxi skirt. Charna Flam, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The attendants’ mint green uniforms, shaped like the traditional Vietnamese national costume, áo dài, with embroidered lining said to be inspired by the railway tracks, accentuated the air of a bygone era. Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuated
Verb
  • The second was a 10-play, 92-yard second quarter drive highlighted by a 37-yard pass to Malik Heath.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The stretch started with back-to-back playoff wins over the Cardinals, highlighted by a 49-15 rout in the 2015 NFC Championship Game.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Chinese policymakers have intensified efforts aimed at reining in excessive price cuts that have eroded corporate profits while doing little to spur demand.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Oli's government lifted the ban after protests intensified on Monday, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament.
    Gopal Sharma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Martina Finken, Felde’s head of sales, emphasized how the traceable fibers are suitable for ring and open-end spinning, long staple spinning and non-wovens.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Also contributing to the September asthma peak is poor indoor air quality, especially in older or poorly maintained school buildings where children are exposed to concentrated amounts of allergens and irritants.
    Ana Santos Rutschman, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
  • America’s wealth is more concentrated than ever.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ladapo’s predecessors stressed the importance of hepatitis A vaccines and flu shots.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
  • As Democrats push to extend Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, Cole stressed that issue and debate is outside of his committee's jurisdiction -- though Johnson could hypothetically direct him to attach it to the CR.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Opened in 1946, the diner was the first in the city to hire African Americans in front-of-house roles during a time when racial tensions were heightened, and its inclusive legacy has lived on.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Utilities are reduced in phases, while security is often heightened and maintenance pared down to essentials.
    Kristin Mueller, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This has reinforced the perception that AMD is still very much in the early stages of its AI journey, with Nvidia controlling a dominant share of training workloads, and Broadcom now threatening to gain market share with its custom silicon.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • However, DeepSeek's breakthrough with R1 earlier this year reinforced China's position as a formidable AI player in its own right.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • He was booked into Thurston County Jail on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, police said.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Henry Mesker, 25, was the second person to accept the plea agreement and plead guilty to one count of aggravated assault, court records said.
    Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025

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