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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
Loyd — a three-time All-WNBA guard and two-time WNBA champ with the Storm — accentuates the ethos of the Aces perfectly.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The first thing that catches the eye here is uniform metal mesh, which sits close to the body and accentuates the collarbones via the dress’ cowl neck style.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The ultra-wide, crossover waistband accentuates the waist while the stretchy, supportive fabric provides a smoothing effect on the midsection.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The sparkling purple hue, which can also be found on the wheels, accentuates the changes made to the Diablo design.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Dill accentuates the flavor of the pickles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Inside, the brand’s iconic satin Aetherna finish creates a play of light and shadow, On the outside, a polished gold edge accentuates the three-dimensionality of the shapes, which embrace a luminous diamond.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Restrained plating accentuates the kaleidoscopic color and surprising flavor of each dish.
—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
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The first thing that catches the eye here is uniform metal mesh, which sits close to the body and accentuates the collarbones via the dress’ cowl neck style.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The ultra-wide, crossover waistband accentuates the waist while the stretchy, supportive fabric provides a smoothing effect on the midsection.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The sparkling purple hue, which can also be found on the wheels, accentuates the changes made to the Diablo design.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Dill accentuates the flavor of the pickles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Inside, the brand’s iconic satin Aetherna finish creates a play of light and shadow, On the outside, a polished gold edge accentuates the three-dimensionality of the shapes, which embrace a luminous diamond.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Restrained plating accentuates the kaleidoscopic color and surprising flavor of each dish.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuates
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Rick also emphasizes cost avoidance as a discipline distinct from simple cost-cutting.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Paris with a display that emphasizes the poetic potential of materiality.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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This scenario would be more likely if the storm intensifies faster and gets guided north by a dip in the jet stream.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The recent fossil find intensifies the discussion about the differing ecological roles of early hominin species.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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If the death of Cinna is a microcosm of the play, the other moment that reinforces the importance of due process in Julius Caesar is even more compressed, lasting a mere eight lines at the start of the fourth act.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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The decision reinforces due process protections for immigrants and citizens alike, curbing warrantless arrests and asserting that even federal agents must answer to the same legal standards they are sworn to uphold.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Later, the Cowboys-Broncos game highlights the late-afternoon window.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Institute for Policy Studies’ 2025 report, The Giving Pledge at 15, highlights that Laura and John were the only participants technically in compliance with the pledge since signing in 2010.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Cleveland ensemble thrives on this chamber-style approach, which enhances inner voices without emphasizing them unduly.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Garments construction enhances the story—from wave seams adding a sense of fluidity to structures to knots and twists altering shapes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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The company stresses that its organoids, lacking pain receptors and complex brain structures, cannot experience consciousness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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The American Kennel Club stresses that keeping a consistent routine is important for dogs at every stage of life.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sticking to the brand’s core principles of helping people embrace beauty and taking care of our skin and soul from the inside out, this skincare-makeup hybrid features amethyst crystal, which heightens creativity, intuition, and spirituality.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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But confronting these primal fears heightens the experience.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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The home features a walkout basement with a movie theater, spa, custom workout room and sunken golf simulator, Heffernan said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The first episode, which Andy directed, features three special effects-heavy sequences of monstrous incarnations attacking children.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Accentuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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