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as in emphasizes
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 intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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as in reinforces
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 accentuates
Restrained plating accentuates the kaleidoscopic color and surprising flavor of each dish.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The jeans’ style accentuates my waist without sacrificing comfort.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
It’s made from soft, stretchy mesh fabric and has a slim fit that accentuates all the right places.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In a series of photos, the teenager can be seen wearing a pink tank top dress that accentuates her growing bump.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Rounded benches and warm wood wall panels flow into circular ceilings, while soft lighting accentuates the geometry and the warmth of the wood.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
That Sue is by far the most compelling character to watch, however, accentuates how poorly developed the rest of them are.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Sharing the stage with Warren only accentuates what his performance is missing.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Among other symptoms, dehydration can make your skin lose elasticity and cause dryness that accentuates fine lines and wrinkles.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The jeans’ style accentuates my waist without sacrificing comfort.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
It’s made from soft, stretchy mesh fabric and has a slim fit that accentuates all the right places.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In a series of photos, the teenager can be seen wearing a pink tank top dress that accentuates her growing bump.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Rounded benches and warm wood wall panels flow into circular ceilings, while soft lighting accentuates the geometry and the warmth of the wood.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
That Sue is by far the most compelling character to watch, however, accentuates how poorly developed the rest of them are.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Sharing the stage with Warren only accentuates what his performance is missing.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Among other symptoms, dehydration can make your skin lose elasticity and cause dryness that accentuates fine lines and wrinkles.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuates
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This leadership, as Lanier emphasizes, is deeply rooted in values and focused on the long-term well-being of both individuals and the organization.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The plates section in the monograph emphasizes this in beautiful, resonant pairings chosen by Steven Rose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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Venus outshines the star by a factor of 120 to 1, and yet their proximity for several mornings intensifies the contrasting yellow-white of the planet and bluish white of the star.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Valuation — Expensive, But Deserved Here is where the discussion intensifies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The bill conflates ethics with tax relief and reinforces the idea that lawmakers need a sweet treat to behave ethically.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That, too, is a supportive development that reinforces the potential for further upside.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Led by senior engineer Meng Hao of the China Helicopter Research and Development Institute, the research highlights how intelligent, real-time decision-making could drastically reduce a submarine’s chances of escaping detection.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Accomplishing this will pave the way for AI agents to hit the mainstream in a safe way that enhances our lives rather than exposes us to risks.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The material enhances performance The team elucidated the material’s mechanism through a series of experimental analyses, including solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) spectroscopy, electron spin resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Klink stresses that while there are palpable success stories, the continent needs more of them.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Miami further stresses defenses by often putting them in motion at the snap to force split-second communication in opposing secondaries.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But in an era in which proximity to a city center heightens exchange value, gentrifiers simply have a better leg to stand on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Once Mars enters Scorpio, however, your fifth house of passion heightens your desires, magnetism and attraction.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Vinopure Acne Serum features salicylic acid derived from wintergreen leaves and antioxidant-rich palmitoyl grapeseed extract sourced from the brand’s vineyards in the South of France, which together leave skin clearer and smoother, without tightness or flakiness.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Teja Sajja and Manoj Kumar Manchu play lead roles in the film which also features Shriya Saran, Jagathpathi Babu and Ritika Nayak.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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