ACCENTUATIONS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Noun

Experiment with possible emphases of this puzzle’s revealer, at 55A, to make sense of the grid’s three themed entries.

— New York Times, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2026
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

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Irina Temnova In the entryway, the floor is covered with white tiles dotted with small black accents, in keeping with the contemporary classic style.

— Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026
The restaurant is stylish in every sense of the word, with sage green tiles, oak accents, and warm lighting.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

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