ACCENTUATING Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

accentuating

verb

present participle of accentuate

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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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 Macpherson let her natural beauty shine with minimal glam, accentuating her features with a soft peach flush on her cheekbones and lips. —

Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 The new hue is designed to evolve beautifully with changing light, further accentuating the watchmaker’s signature grain d’orge (barleycorn) motif. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Jeglertz focused on rewiring a culture of doubt into assurance, honing in on his squad’s strengths and accentuating them, ensuring the same margins did not continue to thwart them. —

Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 Politically incorrect and in-your-face, with plenty of dark humor accentuating the drama, the show resembles the more cutting-edge TV — think Borgen or Rita — made by Sweden’s ruder neighbor Denmark. —

Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 By accentuating its own high altitude, the second-year soccer club plans to broaden its goal-scoring menu. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 As for her hair, bright blond streaks blended with her brown base, accentuating her brows. —

Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026 All thoughtfully designed with custom touches— from minibars designed as leather campaign chests to leather writing tables accentuating the space. —

Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 Not only does this get rid of the trendy, retail look and feel, but honestly, vintage pieces are sometimes made with higher quality and do a better job of accentuating your space. —

Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026

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Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Already, food and beverage brands and restaurants have taken note of the growing number of people taking the treatments and tried to get ahead of diet changes by emphasizing or adding ingredients like protein and fiber.

— Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026