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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
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
Additionally, the even more public hanging out to dry of Alfonsi late last year only accentuates any claims of ill treatment, toxic workplace or fail of leadership against CBS News if the journalist chooses to go that route.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Hart’s upper lip slants to the right, creating a crease that accentuates his cheekbone on that side of his face.
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James L. Edwards Iii,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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
Additionally, the even more public hanging out to dry of Alfonsi late last year only accentuates any claims of ill treatment, toxic workplace or fail of leadership against CBS News if the journalist chooses to go that route.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Hart’s upper lip slants to the right, creating a crease that accentuates his cheekbone on that side of his face.
—
James L. Edwards Iii,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuates
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Musk has sought for more than a decade to get the public comfortable with SpaceX’s approach to rocket development, which emphasizes testing cheap prototypes in flight and embracing the occasional mishap rather than trying to guarantee perfection.
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Over in Formula 1, Peter Kenyon, an advisor of Atlassian Williams F1 Racing Team, emphasizes the important of getting the right people on your team to help build your culture.
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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If the job of a debut album is to introduce an artist to the world, while a sophomore album reinforces their reputation, then a third album offers a channel for artists to expand beyond the familiar tricks and peculiarities that shot them to fame in the first place.
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The study, which primarily reinforces existing knowledge about COVID vaccines, sought to determine how COVID vaccinations impact hospitalizations, emergency room trips and urgent care visits.
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Through themes of identity, secrecy, and self-worth, the novel highlights the emotional cost of assimilation.
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The menu highlights a $3 fish taco, which is served either fried or grilled, with pico de gallo, cabbage and various salsas on the side.
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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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Bagnara stresses picking repellents approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for maximum efficiency and minimal side effects for humans and pets.
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The article stresses that essential human skills, including judgment, communication, and critical thinking, remain highly valuable.
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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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