accentuating

present participle of accentuate
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Recent Examples of accentuating 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 The dress’ skirt included a pleating effect accentuating the vibrant vertical stripes. Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 Nvidia’s shares saw a decline of 17% at one point, further accentuating the sector’s vulnerability. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025 Cadillac prioritizes comfort with ergonomic seating and a minimalist design accentuating the vehicle’s technology. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2025 One of the leading Golden Globes beauty trends was all about accentuating the eyes by way of shimmery shadows, a flattering choice seen across stars of all ages and skin tones. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuating
Verb
  • By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Politicians, pundits and free speech groups are emphasizing the point that a functioning democracy depends on resolving differences with words, not weapons.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Like all good bistros, this one serves a roast chicken as burnished as a penny, uncharacteristically earthy and sweet thanks to the funky, flavor-intensifying power of koji.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Apple didn’t explain its reasoning behind the decision, but the market for satellite-to-phone service is intensifying.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In 2008, the Second Chance Act extended potential stays from six to twelve months, reinforcing their role in reentry.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In the meantime, the solar eclipse in Virgo brings emphasis to your values and sense of stability, highlighting ways to earn and manage your money.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Reuters — Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The meeting of the bloc of mostly developing nations comes as South Korea mulls joining the CPTPP, a pan-Pacific free trade group, while European officials head to New Delhi for talks on deepening economic ties and India looks to tighten technological cooperation with Singapore.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Bohls said the agency has received 130 tips as of Thursday morning, stressing that none are too small and all will be investigated.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And the national economy and the local job market cooled, further stressing house hunters’ willingness to pay up for a home.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.
    Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • While primarily designed for high availability, this also means data and operations are protected against localized security events or attacks, enhancing data integrity and system uptime even under duress.
    Khash Kiani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Stock up on their gummies and stationery featuring Genki, the running-boy mascot.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The first season consisted of eight episodes, and season 2 will have eight more, featuring returning voice cast members and new guest stars.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Accentuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuating. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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