1
as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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3
as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed
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Recent Examples of accentuate
The couple shared pictures of Jackson in a gown that accentuated her growing belly.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 2025
Decisions about ice time, deployment, matchups and more can be accentuated and be the difference between winning and losing.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The idea, of course, was to accentuate the wearer’s natural styles; those with curls got the shaping treatment, while others with short cuts received a shape up by a barber.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 May 2025
The scenes accentuate the track’s desperate subject matter as Díaz lurks behind doors and waits outside of the house for his turn to sweep his lady away.
—Rosy Alvarez, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 2025
Decisions about ice time, deployment, matchups and more can be accentuated and be the difference between winning and losing.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The idea, of course, was to accentuate the wearer’s natural styles; those with curls got the shaping treatment, while others with short cuts received a shape up by a barber.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 May 2025
The scenes accentuate the track’s desperate subject matter as Díaz lurks behind doors and waits outside of the house for his turn to sweep his lady away.
—Rosy Alvarez, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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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
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Through his advocacy, Smith continued to influence discussions on prison reform, emphasizing that individuals are capable of change and can positively impact their communities when supported in their reintegration efforts.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This influx of graduates has significantly intensified competition at the entry level, prompting employers to consider factors beyond academic qualifications when making hiring decisions.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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In response, Trump authorized thousands of National Guards to the California city, and 700 Marines arrived on Tuesday, intensifying tensions between the federal and state government.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The company’s shares have risen more than 7% this week as Meta’s deal to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy has reinforced the view that demand is increasing as the tech sector hunts for electricity for its data centers.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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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
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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
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As disparate data sources come together through intelligent ETL processes enhanced by AI, the next step is managing the security, authentication and role-level access of the different departments and users.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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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
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Emergency officials stressed the importance of monitoring weather updates and local alerts.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The day opened with news that two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota and their spouses had been shot by a man wearing a police uniform, heightening anxieties and tensions.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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With numerous protests planned across the country, authorities in several cities are preparing for large crowds and heightening security.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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As Meech and Terry confront new enemies and deal with the consequences of their time in Mexico, the tension between them deepens, testing a bond that once felt unbreakable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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In that film, Cazale is visibly sick, but that only deepens his performance as the sad fool in a macho band of brothers.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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