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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
The case, integrated bracelet, hands, and hour markers are all crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, which further accentuates the gorgeous green hue.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Beginning both of those sentences with qualifiers only accentuates how awkward the scene will be next week as Houston’s entire team gathers.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The New Balance Abzorb 2000 was just released in a new Metallic Silver/Faded Black colorway which accentuates its futuristic design.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The result is a paint job that interacts with light in a way standard flat or metallic paints cannot, creating a three-dimensional effect that accentuates the car’s volume.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Try Galletto Ristorante’s upscale farm-to-fork Italian under a vine-arbor patio that somehow accentuates the flavors of the handmade pastas and seasonal ingredients.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of fully concealing the ensemble, which oftentimes a coat does, a cape simply accentuates by acting as a lighter layer that still reveals a portion of your look, particularly when sporting a full-length dress or skirt.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The additional instrumentation accentuates the mood as much as adding muscle.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Caillier’s Marella sofa takes the traditional boxy silhouette and accentuates the juxtaposition between the straight lines and ruffled edge.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Beginning both of those sentences with qualifiers only accentuates how awkward the scene will be next week as Houston’s entire team gathers.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The New Balance Abzorb 2000 was just released in a new Metallic Silver/Faded Black colorway which accentuates its futuristic design.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The result is a paint job that interacts with light in a way standard flat or metallic paints cannot, creating a three-dimensional effect that accentuates the car’s volume.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Try Galletto Ristorante’s upscale farm-to-fork Italian under a vine-arbor patio that somehow accentuates the flavors of the handmade pastas and seasonal ingredients.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of fully concealing the ensemble, which oftentimes a coat does, a cape simply accentuates by acting as a lighter layer that still reveals a portion of your look, particularly when sporting a full-length dress or skirt.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The additional instrumentation accentuates the mood as much as adding muscle.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Caillier’s Marella sofa takes the traditional boxy silhouette and accentuates the juxtaposition between the straight lines and ruffled edge.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuates
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As officials continue to investigate and search for Nancy Guthrie, Walsh emphasizes the important role the public can play in missing persons cases when every second counts.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The master distiller also emphasizes the importance of heat cycling, a process Brown-Forman implemented in 1874 that mimics the changing seasons during the colder months to ensure maturation doesn’t stop.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Tony Galaska’s moody lighting design enhances the warmth of the story.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2026
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Thermal and pressure bonding of a capping layer The research team showed that thermal and pressure bonding of a capping layer to a perovskite surface suppresses defect initiation from iodide loss and enhances long-term stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The co-location of global leaders in such dedicated zones reinforces the idea that successful ecosystems think beyond silos and that true growth emerges from collaborative environments where businesses, academia, and government work in tandem.—
Abdulla Belhoul,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The city commission said the move reinforces the collaborative approach supporting local businesses while also prioritizing public safety and neighborhood quality of life.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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This study also highlights the cooperative side of plants.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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More broadly, this work highlights a promising pathway for integrating solar energy directly into electrochemical energy storage, potentially bridging the gap between renewable energy harvesting and efficient energy utilization, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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When temperatures drop below 32 degrees after dark, the city activates enhanced Code Blue, which intensifies outreach and relaxes shelter rules to bring more people indoors.—
Jeffrey Ginsburg,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, SpaceX stresses that this tracking is no substitute for transparency on the part of satellite operators, who should remember to share data on any trajectory changes.—
David Szondy
February 07,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ceconi stresses against the use of chlorine bleach for its harsh chemical makeup.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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The ad was shot on vintage tube cameras from the '80s, giving it a tactile, analog feel that heightens the retro disco energy.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves memory, and heightens creativity.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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The ad features Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Jason Alexander, Jasmine Guy, Jaleel White, Alfonso Ribeiro and Ted Danson, all doing riffs on their past TV characters.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Apple music features the personalized Love and Heartbreak stations, which were introduced for Valentine's Day 2024.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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