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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Recent Examples of accentuation
Thankfully, after expending serious overtime up front, the design crew lightened its hand over the rest of the truck, which remains a stout, sturdy pickup without the over-accentuation that characterizes the new US-market Tundra and Tacoma.
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New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
Held together by a wide black barrette, Gomez’s hair had a shiny quality to it with the ends flipped up for a fun, playful accentuation of the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
Held together by a wide black barrette, Gomez’s hair had a shiny quality to it with the ends flipped up for a fun, playful accentuation of the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuation
emphasis
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Part of the recent emphasis on UCLA’s defense has meant a slower pace on offense to minimize opponents’ possessions.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, the emphasis on independence and nonconformity reflects what psychologists call autonomy orientation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Accentuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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