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
His defense at second base is also still evolving, too, which accentuates why the Astros are hesitant to summon him.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Middleton further accentuated the look with a pair of praline suede pumps courtesy of Gianvito Rossi.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Every outfit he’s worn on the Superman press tour accentuates his stature.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 July 2025
That rich hue is further accentuated by polished chrome trim.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Middleton further accentuated the look with a pair of praline suede pumps courtesy of Gianvito Rossi.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Every outfit he’s worn on the Superman press tour accentuates his stature.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 July 2025
That rich hue is further accentuated by polished chrome trim.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Lawmakers who support using STAR bonds emphasize that taxpayers aren’t on the hook if the projects don’t make enough money to pay back the debt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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But as the region shifted back to a dry pattern, fire behavior intensified.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The rumors intensified after Red Bull ousted former team principal Christian Horner.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The current American administration, though, is the first to reinforce those ambitions, rather than curtail them.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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As governments and large enterprises modernize their finance systems, there’s growing momentum to move beyond simple cloud migration—to embed AI in ways that reinforce trust.—
Rahul Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Fascinating and detailed, the show highlights all the reasons why the first series was so addictive in the first place, while allowing a brand-new cast to shine.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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Democrats are ramping up pressure on Republicans over the Jeffrey Epstein files, turning to an arcane rule to attempt to force the release of documents and highlight an issue that has become a sore subject for the Trump administration and Republicans.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
31 July 2025
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Senate Bill 6, authored by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, seeks to bolster grid reliability, enhance outage protections for residential consumers, adjust transmission cost allocations and improve ERCOT's load forecasting transparency.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The movement showcases a unique patented tooth profile in its winding assembly, where the angled teeth of the winding pinion enhance efficiency and minimize wear.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Bengals worth 'driving over 1,000 potholes' Multiple commenters stressed the importance of keeping the Bengals in Cincinnati.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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On Tuesday, Vietnamese prime minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the need for enhancing economic diplomacy at an event in Hanoi.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
24 July 2025
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If your emotions feel especially heightened, trust them.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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As the response from Israel made many ask about the equally horrific impact and death of innocents in Gaza, those debates and demonstrations heightened, particularly on college campuses globally.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Beyond product, the brand is committed to deepening its physical presence in key markets.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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The documentary has already deepened the connection between SB19 and their fans.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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