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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
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2
as in intensifying
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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as in reinforcing
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 accentuating
Armani Beauty’s Lip Power Longwear Satin Lipstick delivers the pigmentation and staying power of a matte, but swaps a potentially harsh, line-accentuating finish for a soft, almost-balm-like satin.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
The dress’ skirt included a pleating effect, accentuating the vibrant vertical stripes.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Raised in the Highbridge section of the Bronx not far from where DJ Kool Herc threw the 1973 party revered as rap music’s spiritual baby shower, Cardi bookends those songs with experiments in accentuating and contrasting her distinctly New York diction.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
The harsh dye exposed her dark roots, accentuating the charcoal-colored shadow hollowing out the shape of her eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Wheatley mixes the constant sounds of gunfire and dynamite extremely loud in the mix, accentuating their impact by having bodies fly across rooms and ricochet off of walls after being blasted with ammunition the length and thickness of a soda can.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
The film hits theaters in a Spanglish dub, where the dialogue is in English for the most part with Spanish words accentuating some of the phrases (as is fairly common in American film and TV featuring Latino characters).
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Skims, which has conquered the shapewear market with its curve-accentuating leggings, bodysuits and tops, first reached out to Nike about working together.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Brooks plans to showcase two different rosin concentrates and pair them with different snacks aimed at accentuating the terpenes in each marijuana strain.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
The dress’ skirt included a pleating effect, accentuating the vibrant vertical stripes.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Raised in the Highbridge section of the Bronx not far from where DJ Kool Herc threw the 1973 party revered as rap music’s spiritual baby shower, Cardi bookends those songs with experiments in accentuating and contrasting her distinctly New York diction.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
The harsh dye exposed her dark roots, accentuating the charcoal-colored shadow hollowing out the shape of her eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Wheatley mixes the constant sounds of gunfire and dynamite extremely loud in the mix, accentuating their impact by having bodies fly across rooms and ricochet off of walls after being blasted with ammunition the length and thickness of a soda can.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
The film hits theaters in a Spanglish dub, where the dialogue is in English for the most part with Spanish words accentuating some of the phrases (as is fairly common in American film and TV featuring Latino characters).
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Skims, which has conquered the shapewear market with its curve-accentuating leggings, bodysuits and tops, first reached out to Nike about working together.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Brooks plans to showcase two different rosin concentrates and pair them with different snacks aimed at accentuating the terpenes in each marijuana strain.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuating
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At a reunion special, Conner read a heartfelt letter acknowledging his past and emphasizing the possibility of healing, bringing both himself and Whitney to tears.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Woods first introduced the Woods by Jordyn footwear line as an expansion of her ready-to-wear brand, emphasizing inclusivity of sizing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The dispute underscores an intensifying divide within the Democratic Party between establishment forces aligned with major donors and progressives who say those same networks are shutting out grassroots women candidates.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Amid the ongoing boom in resorts and new residences, the wave of European design firm openings is intensifying.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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These videos, shared widely across social media, falsely depicted him stealing, fleeing police, and reinforcing racial stereotypes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The loss leaves a significant mark on the history of American music and culture, with tributes highlighting his artistic legacy and personal impact.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The findings from Professor Azuma and his team were published in Environmental Research, highlighting a promising route toward practical, sustainable rare earth recovery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The protests also highlight deepening tensions between Portland officials and the federal government over immigration enforcement and the presence of federal forces in American cities.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Israel remains fully and unequivocally committed to the Abraham Accords, to expanding the circle of peace, deepening our partnerships, and ensuring that the promise of stability, prosperity, and coexistence becomes the enduring legacy of our generation.—
Yossi Shelley,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately for him, the team denied any interference, stressing that any differences would be resolved within the team after the race.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s no need to invest in something bigger than your budget allows, so being as upfront as possible will save you from stressing later.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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But beyond 60 mg/L, uptake surged sharply, suggesting multilayer adsorption, where molecules stack on top of each other, enhancing the total adsorption.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Competitive runners emphasized the value of performance-enhancing features—such as carbon plates—but stressed that these should not come at the expense of comfort.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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At Le Bon Marché, Song will transform the store’s display cases into a participatory installation featuring personal objects submitted by both customers and staff.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Billboard spoke with Gyakie about juggling her international business degree with her budding musical career, spending three years recording After Midnight and sampling her father’s classic and featuring her favorite rapper on one of its tracks.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Accentuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuating. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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