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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 enhances
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
Attraction Of Two Distinct Towns Both Munich and Dresden carry their own attraction for startups, whilst their proximity and connectivity accentuates it.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Ultraworld not only accentuates the effects of technology but also enables traditional systems.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
This trendy cut perfectly frames her makeup, featuring a depth-creating black line that accentuates her eyes.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Blazers like Sarandon’s, and this linen find, create shoulder structure that accentuates your waist.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
The high heat accentuates the natural sweetness of the onions and still gives them that pleasantly toasty and golden color and texture, just with a little less fuss than caramelizing onions on a stovetop, which requires regular stirring.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
But all that meticulousness only accentuates the oddities.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
What the Luce accentuates is how so many aspects of the consumer experience have gone this way.
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Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
McGee accentuates Kenneth’s somber shading to a degree that risks sentimentalizing the character.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Ultraworld not only accentuates the effects of technology but also enables traditional systems.
—
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
This trendy cut perfectly frames her makeup, featuring a depth-creating black line that accentuates her eyes.
—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Blazers like Sarandon’s, and this linen find, create shoulder structure that accentuates your waist.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
The high heat accentuates the natural sweetness of the onions and still gives them that pleasantly toasty and golden color and texture, just with a little less fuss than caramelizing onions on a stovetop, which requires regular stirring.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
But all that meticulousness only accentuates the oddities.
—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
What the Luce accentuates is how so many aspects of the consumer experience have gone this way.
—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
McGee accentuates Kenneth’s somber shading to a degree that risks sentimentalizing the character.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuates
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Their leadership emphasizes quality, craftsmanship and long-term reputation over short-term gains.
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The American model emphasizes individual responsibility and personal choice.
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Sharper battlefield awareness Teledyne FLIR said the software enhances image quality using computational imaging techniques such as turbulence mitigation, dehazing, and super-resolution.
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The workflow also has extensibility to a variety of other agentic use cases, including the company’s Chat Concierge tool which enhances the customer experience for car buyers and dealers.
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Dress professionally, and either make sure your background is clutter free or use a virtual background that reinforces your message.
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The order also reinforces Saab’s position in the global submarine market.
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The article highlights her efforts to help fellow inmates, teaching resume classes and establishing a private area for nursing mothers.
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The Ellisons' story highlights a bigger problem for this on Atlanta's south side - access to emergency and speciality care, one that has increased since the closure of Atlanta Medical Center South in East Point.
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Very dry weather tends to lead to higher temperatures, which causes more evaporation that intensifies the drought—leading to even drier conditions, Myers explained.
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Taiwan’s defense ministry on Sunday announced a five-day combat readiness exercise as China intensifies military activity around the island.
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Loeb stresses that the council, which does not have a budget outside of some reimbursement for travel expenses for members, is not intended to be an echo chamber.
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Patients should still take their prescribed medications, Eisenman stresses.
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Together, this conjunction not only heightens our desire for closeness and emotional reassurance but also brings a deep sense of generosity.
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.
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The show features fire jugglers and fire breathers.
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For the first time ever, the starting lineup mostly features players with key roles on teams in top European leagues.
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