as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
although we dutifully carried binoculars on our bird walk, the accent was on recognizing avifauna by their song
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as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history
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Recent Examples of accent
Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Brass accents on the Arteriors mirror and Visual Comfort sconces add subtle sparkle.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The team unveiled a new Nike Rebel Edition uniform designed by players Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, anchored in black to represent strength and resilience, accented with peach tones to honor Georgia's heritage, and featuring Atlanta's iconic area codes woven into the fabric.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Noun
However, the Longleaf still embraces its midcentury roots via details like breeze block walls, retro light fixtures, and wood accents.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Brass accents on the Arteriors mirror and Visual Comfort sconces add subtle sparkle.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Verb
The buttery soft, stretchy nylon is accented with a plunging V-neckline and pretty lace trim.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The team unveiled a new Nike Rebel Edition uniform designed by players Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, anchored in black to represent strength and resilience, accented with peach tones to honor Georgia's heritage, and featuring Atlanta's iconic area codes woven into the fabric.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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McCarthy’s emphasis on 11 personnel (three wide receivers) better fits Rodgers’s skill set and his preferences.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Symbolic interactionism emphasizes how people build their identities through social roles and interactions.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The man is nameless to emphasize both the singular and the universal nature of his situation.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The recent debate over the Broward County surrogacy case highlights a crucial moment in Florida’s fight to protect preborn children.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Industry groups also highlighted concerns around bills that did not pass, despite being beneficial to businesses in the state.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Fu also stressed that more work needs to be done to boost domestic demand, urging businesses to improve their offerings to attract consumers.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Big numbers of Americans are concerned and stressed about finances, and feelings of being secure and content about them are down from this time last year.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Trump’s meetings with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, began at the Great Hall of the People moments after a welcome ceremony that seemed to impress the president, featuring a Chinese military honor guard and a greeting from excited schoolchildren.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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But Thompson’s future calling will feature a different kind of drilling — teeth, not volleyballs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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