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as in emphasizes
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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as in enhances
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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as in reinforces
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 accentuates
The depth of the black color calls for an inevitable opportunity to detect imperfections, as its sheen actually accentuates flyaways or fractured strands more under light.
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Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The problem is that there might be historically few at-large berths available to mid-major conferences as the preposterous sums of money coursing through the sport accentuates the divide between the haves and have-nots.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Matthew Patrick Davis accentuates with a wink the callowness of Joseph II, an emperor who perhaps sees in Mozart a reflection of his own stunted nature.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day often only accentuates these feelings.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The case, integrated bracelet, hands, and hour markers are all crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, which further accentuates the gorgeous green hue.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Beginning both of those sentences with qualifiers only accentuates how awkward the scene will be next week as Houston’s entire team gathers.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The New Balance Abzorb 2000 was just released in a new Metallic Silver/Faded Black colorway which accentuates its futuristic design.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The result is a paint job that interacts with light in a way standard flat or metallic paints cannot, creating a three-dimensional effect that accentuates the car’s volume.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The problem is that there might be historically few at-large berths available to mid-major conferences as the preposterous sums of money coursing through the sport accentuates the divide between the haves and have-nots.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Matthew Patrick Davis accentuates with a wink the callowness of Joseph II, an emperor who perhaps sees in Mozart a reflection of his own stunted nature.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day often only accentuates these feelings.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The case, integrated bracelet, hands, and hour markers are all crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, which further accentuates the gorgeous green hue.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Beginning both of those sentences with qualifiers only accentuates how awkward the scene will be next week as Houston’s entire team gathers.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The New Balance Abzorb 2000 was just released in a new Metallic Silver/Faded Black colorway which accentuates its futuristic design.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The result is a paint job that interacts with light in a way standard flat or metallic paints cannot, creating a three-dimensional effect that accentuates the car’s volume.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuates
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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
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Jovy views emerging technology not as a replacement for creativity but as a tool that enhances it.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The transformation in Broward County proves that embracing innovation enhances safety.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Orkin reinforces your home's protections, targets those who have weaseled their way into your home, and starts to prep for the colder season where all those bugs will want to come back into your warm and cozy walls.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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This new endeavor signals a strategic evolution in her career, bridging hip-hop with theater in a way that reinforces her while aligning her with one of Broadway’s most celebrated shows.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
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Venus and Pluto’s clash intensifies a one-sided attraction.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have long recognized that climate change intensifies heat waves.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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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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This uncertainty heightens individual anxiety and that in turn manifests in a diminished personal sense of well being.—
Dr. Howard A. Selinger,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
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