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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emphasis
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  • For example, while Western markets typically focus heavily on Valentine's Day in February, markets like China place greater emphasis on Lunar New Year during the same period.
    Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • In recent years, the museum has placed a growing emphasis on telling a more complete story about the nation’s founding.
    Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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“Accentuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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