accentuations

noun

plural of accentuation
as in emphases
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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  1. emphases
  2. accents
Noun
  • No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of emphases
Noun
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the players immediately adopt exaggerated foppish courtier characters, complete with hoity-toity accents and hyperbolic graciousness.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of accents
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“Accentuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuations. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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