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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of accent
Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Yeo suggests pairing this sage green with creamy off-whites and brushed brass accents for a space that exudes warmth, or layering it with white marble countertops or flooring for striking contrast that adds a touch of luxury.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 June 2025
Photo : David Marlow The curvaceous infinity pool is accented with gleaming turquoise-colored tiles.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for accent
Noun
On the inside, there are two color combinations, either a white or dark grey, both with blue accents.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Yeo suggests pairing this sage green with creamy off-whites and brushed brass accents for a space that exudes warmth, or layering it with white marble countertops or flooring for striking contrast that adds a touch of luxury.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Verb
The stunning gown was accented by a glowing glam look done by Makeup by Mindie and Dee's Spray Tan.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 June 2025
Photo : David Marlow The curvaceous infinity pool is accented with gleaming turquoise-colored tiles.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for accent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
-
Training the Next Generation A key factor behind Hungary’s creative breadth is the country’s strong emphasis on education.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2025
-
Also, the emphasis on short maturities limits price volatility related to interest rates.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
-
Despite the optics, Kang has emphasized to fans and players that the Spirit was her first investment in sports, which carries weight.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
-
The author emphasizes Milk’s service as a Korean War veteran and his legacy as a civil rights pioneer who faced discrimination both in the military and as an openly gay elected official[1][4].—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
Don’t bury them on the back page — highlight them, elevate the ingredients, partner with quality brands and price them accordingly.—
Rebecca Styn,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
-
And the Panthers did it in front of a celebrity audience with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce highlighting the crowd.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
-
CTOs Make Mistakes It cannot be stressed enough how individuals in organizations need input from infrastructure managers about the most cost-effective solutions that will maximize value.—
Sergey Avdyushkin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
-
Tony stressed that security-camera footage shows the deputies used an appropriate amount of force in controlling Caputo.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
The family friendly festival from noon to 6:30 p.m. will feature bands performing Americana, rock, hip hop, blues and folk.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
-
The 800-acre site in Rockingham’s Energy Way Industrial Park will feature 20 buildings ranging in size between 200,000 to 225,000 square feet, as reported by Business North Carolina.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share