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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
This interpretation offers grunge accents and a casualness that predates the decade that inspired them by completing the outfit with a blouse that reinterprets the classic plaid flannel.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2025
Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Lush landscaping by Mark Rios creates a buffer between neighbors at the end of a private driveway where the abode’s boxy structure is accented by rolling hills and views of the San Gabriel Mountains.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Details include smooth gold hardware, western yoke accents and floral embroidery.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
This interpretation offers grunge accents and a casualness that predates the decade that inspired them by completing the outfit with a blouse that reinterprets the classic plaid flannel.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
Plumes of smoke, fireballs, spark showers, dry-ice fog and the occasional prop accented the moods.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Lush landscaping by Mark Rios creates a buffer between neighbors at the end of a private driveway where the abode’s boxy structure is accented by rolling hills and views of the San Gabriel Mountains.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
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Washington said classes are broken into separate days, with emphasis on different muscle groups throughout the week.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Vancouver’s 420 Smokeout is notable for its emphasis on cannabis advocacy, focusing on issues like safe consumption spaces and pushing for better policies for medical marijuana patients.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fremont’s 2024 Homelessness Response Plan emphasized prevention, housing and outreach.—
David Bonaccorsi,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Scrolling Instagram and TikTok was damaging enough to my self-worth prior to pregnancy, but there’s nothing quite like seeing a fitness or lifestyle influencer emphasizing the flatness of their abs mere weeks after delivery to demolish your confidence.—
Michelle Konstantinovsky,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
26 Apr. 2025
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This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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Second report also says consumers are stressed An unrelated index to the Kearney survey is also showing some consumers are taking a defensive mode to their spending.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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For an organization that has stressed that winning games was a priority and that tanking would never be in their vocabulary, that’s an odd way of going about it.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The playlist features a mix of entertaining and educational songs.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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WrestleMania 41 will feature some of the best and brightest talent the WWE roster has to offer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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