as in emphases
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 highlights
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 accents
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
Like a take on a classic Timberland boot, the shoe was a wheat color with dark brown cuff accents creating a tiered look.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Familiar accents fill the room, strangers introduce themselves over drinks and supporters who follow different sports at home gather behind the USMNT.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
These outdoor deals include colorful accents and furniture upgrades that can make your space feel more polished and comfortable.
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Lauren Murphy,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
In a video of her final performance, Lee snaps fluidly in and out of African-American Vernacular English, applying different accents and inflections.
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Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Inside, the interiors strike a balance between classic New England and contemporary design, with white shiplap walls, playful wallpaper, warm wood accents, and a spiral staircase that connects the upper and lower levels.
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
From the front, the residence offers a clean, contemporary façade, crisp horizontal lines and a single dominant color with subtle tile accents — modern without feeling busy.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
Intellectual Mercury highlights your 5th House of Frivolities, while joyous Jupiter accents your 11th House of Hopes.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
Now, greenery accents a dining room for 100 diners that’s awash in neutral tones of tan, rust and wood.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Nov. 2025
The open-concept kitchen flows into a family room with faux vegetation that accents the ceiling.
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Ray Parisi,
CNBC,
17 Nov. 2025
For instance, on the main floor, a Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture accents a jewelry and small leather goods display case while a mother-of-pearl and rose quartz mural of a rose graces a spa salon.
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Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Three-dimensional accents rise like waves over a matte, peach cat-eye base.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
Like a take on a classic Timberland boot, the shoe was a wheat color with dark brown cuff accents creating a tiered look.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Familiar accents fill the room, strangers introduce themselves over drinks and supporters who follow different sports at home gather behind the USMNT.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
These outdoor deals include colorful accents and furniture upgrades that can make your space feel more polished and comfortable.
—
Lauren Murphy,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
In a video of her final performance, Lee snaps fluidly in and out of African-American Vernacular English, applying different accents and inflections.
—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Inside, the interiors strike a balance between classic New England and contemporary design, with white shiplap walls, playful wallpaper, warm wood accents, and a spiral staircase that connects the upper and lower levels.
—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
From the front, the residence offers a clean, contemporary façade, crisp horizontal lines and a single dominant color with subtle tile accents — modern without feeling busy.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Verb
Jokic plays below the rim, accents the margins, makes the right play, everything that runs contrary to the selfishness rewarded in this exhibition.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
Intellectual Mercury highlights your 5th House of Frivolities, while joyous Jupiter accents your 11th House of Hopes.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
Now, greenery accents a dining room for 100 diners that’s awash in neutral tones of tan, rust and wood.
—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Nov. 2025
The open-concept kitchen flows into a family room with faux vegetation that accents the ceiling.
—
Ray Parisi,
CNBC,
17 Nov. 2025
For instance, on the main floor, a Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture accents a jewelry and small leather goods display case while a mother-of-pearl and rose quartz mural of a rose graces a spa salon.
—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accents
Noun
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This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.
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The traditional Quaker emphases of participation and community are embedded in the organization’s structure.
Verb
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The article highlights her efforts to help fellow inmates, teaching resume classes and establishing a private area for nursing mothers.
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The Ellisons' story highlights a bigger problem for this on Atlanta's south side - access to emergency and speciality care, one that has increased since the closure of Atlanta Medical Center South in East Point.
Verb
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Don’t expect much early because of a non-conference slate that features trips to Ole Miss and Appalachian State and a visit from a solid Louisiana team.
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Legend shares a staggering scale with its two sister ships – Icon of the Seas launched in 2024, and Star of the Seas last year – but features a number of new and reimagined venues and activities.
Verb
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Combs emphasizes that a client should never feel like a number tucked into a file cabinet.
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There is considerable overlap with the Mediterranean diet, which also emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, olive oil and other healthy fats.
Verb
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Loeb stresses that the council, which does not have a budget outside of some reimbursement for travel expenses for members, is not intended to be an echo chamber.
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Patients should still take their prescribed medications, Eisenman stresses.
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“Accents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accents. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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