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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Clay vases, red rugs and white stone accents adorn the space.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Geoff Elliott, who shares the title of producing artistic director at A Noise Within with wife Rodriguez-Elliott, doesn’t so much play Willy Loman as try on various accents, none of them remotely convincing to this native Brooklynite.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The comments section quickly became a communal storytelling space, with viewers swapping anecdotes about pets who seemed to recognize languages, accents, or phrases from earlier homes.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The gouges in the solid walnut accents are reminiscent of a reptile’s scales, and the velvet mohair upholstery evokes the Nile’s shimmering waters.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Apart from the accents, one difference from the American original was the expletives.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Starting with its modest entrance in the back lot at Park Road Shopping Center, Sir Ed’s is at first glance a rather unassuming basement-level bar and restaurant with cozy lighting, dark wood accents and lots of Guinness paraphernalia.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Clean chrome and robust toggles communicate reliability, wood accents and lovely leather choices add organic warmth, and the simplicity of driver displays is soothing.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 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.
—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
Noun
Only 2200 of them remain, having staved off swells of economic uncertainty, retaining their Irish accents and ways of life.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Clay vases, red rugs and white stone accents adorn the space.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Geoff Elliott, who shares the title of producing artistic director at A Noise Within with wife Rodriguez-Elliott, doesn’t so much play Willy Loman as try on various accents, none of them remotely convincing to this native Brooklynite.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The comments section quickly became a communal storytelling space, with viewers swapping anecdotes about pets who seemed to recognize languages, accents, or phrases from earlier homes.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The gouges in the solid walnut accents are reminiscent of a reptile’s scales, and the velvet mohair upholstery evokes the Nile’s shimmering waters.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Apart from the accents, one difference from the American original was the expletives.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Starting with its modest entrance in the back lot at Park Road Shopping Center, Sir Ed’s is at first glance a rather unassuming basement-level bar and restaurant with cozy lighting, dark wood accents and lots of Guinness paraphernalia.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Clean chrome and robust toggles communicate reliability, wood accents and lovely leather choices add organic warmth, and the simplicity of driver displays is soothing.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 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.
—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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The installation ceremony is rooted in centuries of tradition, even as each new archbishop brings distinct emphases and priorities.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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With his dweeby air, pretensions and position at the helm of an active production, Arthur is the Liz Lemon of this setup, but with the emphases reversed.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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In revisiting Lehmann’s story, Strager highlights that Lehmann’s legacy is one of resilience and perseverance—proof that early setbacks do not define a person and that brilliance can flourish, even later in life.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The MorphoScan is even missing a couple of quality-of-life features present on the Etekcity scale, including a safe mode for pregnant women and pacemaker users that disables the BIA electrical current for weight-only measurements.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The museum’s fourth floor doubles as an event space and features a large terrace that overlooks the bay.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a video lesson, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk emphasizes the importance of compassion when interacting with trauma survivors, highlighting that seemingly negative behaviors may be coping mechanisms for deep emotional pain and urging us to consider their struggles before passing judgment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bank of America emphasizes human oversight, transparency, and accountability for AI outcomes across the bank.—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Butler stresses the importance of trust and tone.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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And though the lyrics mix Korean and English, the music repeatedly stresses BTS’s Korean roots.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Accents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accents. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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