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
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
This would be a test drive of the future or a chance to get lost by trusting a computer with a Scandinavian accent.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Vast’s Haven-1 module, for example, is designed to have just 45 cubic meters (1,500 cubic feet) of habitable volume, with soft white walls accented by maple wood veneer slats that conceal research gadgets in the walls.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Here’s another winner from Serena & Lily which plays with pompom accents in neutral hues for a dose of whimsy.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
This would be a test drive of the future or a chance to get lost by trusting a computer with a Scandinavian accent.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
For his debut, Bellotti laid a chic foundation—reworking the house’s signature double-faced coats in ultra-fine leather and introducing tailoring accented with sleek, unexpected cutouts at the hip.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Vast’s Haven-1 module, for example, is designed to have just 45 cubic meters (1,500 cubic feet) of habitable volume, with soft white walls accented by maple wood veneer slats that conceal research gadgets in the walls.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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Musk also requested that the banks advertise on X, though this request was reportedly less of an emphasis.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Betts embraced new training methods, with an emphasis on stretching.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Not long after October 7th, on a Zoom call with more than a hundred influential figures in Hollywood, Brous emphasized her profound sympathy for Israelis; two board members at her synagogue had relatives in Israel who’d been killed or kidnapped by Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Writers said the article emphasized findings that were subjective and susceptible to bias.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another heart highlighted the lasting impacts from the redlining of Troost Avenue a century ago, which long served as a dividing line of racial segregation in Kansas City.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The universe is highlighting home chores and other private duties.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Coach Erik Spoelstra in recent days has insisted that the Heat only can be the best version of themselves with Powell and Herro thriving as starters, stressing a commitment to such an approach, one now again derailed at least for another night.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, your friend appears to be stressed because of her work schedule.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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