Synonyms of accentuating

accentuating

verb

present participle of accentuate

1

as in emphasizing

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizing
• highlighting
• stressing
• featuring
• accenting
• identifying
• punctuating
• foregrounding
• illuminating
• pointing (up)
• focusing
• promoting
• pressing
• playing up
• bearing down on
• pinpointing
• making much of
• spotlighting
• publicizing
• advertising
• boosting
• plugging
• overplaying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizing
• understating
• playing down
• de-emphasizing
• toning (down)
• discounting
• disparaging
• belittling
• underemphasizing

2

as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifying
• deepening
• enhancing
• heightening
• strengthening
• consolidating
• reinforcing
• amplifying
• boosting
• broadening
• emphasizing
• magnifying
• expanding
• sharpening
• stepping up
• augmenting
• lengthening
• extending
• redoubling
• maximizing
• enforcing
• enlarging
• accelerating
• supplementing
• stressing
• beefing (up)
• amping (up)
• hastening
• quickening
• exacerbating
• pointing (up)
• aggravating
• enlivening
• restrengthening
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• diminishing
• moderating
• weakening
• lessening
• abating
• subduing
• receding
• waning
• dwindling
• subsiding
• alleviating
• tapering (off)
• easing
• lightening
• toning (down)
• letting up (on)

3

as in reinforcing

to make more apparent

unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizing
• reinforcing
• deepening
• enhancing
• stressing
• underscoring
• underlining
• strengthening
• amplifying
• bringing out
• maximizing
• italicizing
• augmenting
• heightening
• supplementing
• enlarging
• boosting
• magnifying
• enlivening
• beefing (up)
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• minimizing
• decreasing
• diminishing
• de-emphasizing
• weakening
• lessening
• understating
• subduing
• toning (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accentuating

The athlete’s look included floral appliqués at the shoulder and waist, accentuating a cutout on the bodice. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Adorned in jewelry, the pair were joined onstage by a group of female dancers, accentuating their stage show. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 June 2026

These jeans are a flattering favorite in my closet; their stretchy denim blend stays comfy all day long, while accentuating my curves and smoothing over my tummy. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

The proposal already triggered a fierce debate, accentuating the divide between the rich and poor in a state that’s expensive to live in. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

North copied the reality star by accentuating her features with a similar dusky rose smoky eyeshadow, black eyeliner, and a pink glossy lipstick. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026

The formula is also transfer- and waterproof, resisting creasing, fading, sweat, and humidity without settling into fine lines or accentuating texture. — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026

Wembanyama has always looked to cauterize weaknesses before accentuating strengths. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Have fun with this paint color by accentuating the door's hardware or using a wreath to add warmth. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026