accentuation

as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something the school's accentuation on math skills has resulted in its students being among the highest math scorers in the state

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  • Washington said classes are broken into separate days, with emphasis on different muscle groups throughout the week.
    Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • One of the ways this adaptation distinguishes itself is through its emphasis on youth.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Accentuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuation. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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