as in emphasis
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 to emphasize
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 accent
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
Cummings said she was instructed to bid farewell to her son going off to war in an English accent, as well as confront her husband for leaving her for her sister in an Australian accent.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
The diamond is mounted on a ring accented with brilliant cut diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
You’ll be tempted to look for similarities with other places—the tiny, colorful homes in Icelandic villages; the cod-reliant communities in Norway; and the accents that sound far more Irish than Canadian—but there’s simply no other place like it.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
Cummings said she was instructed to bid farewell to her son going off to war in an English accent, as well as confront her husband for leaving her for her sister in an Australian accent.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
Two variations of the uniform were revealed: the Heroine Edition, featuring a white base to symbolize strength and empowerment, and the Explorer Edition, a sleek black design accented by the team’s signature Valkyries Violet.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
The diamond is mounted on a ring accented with brilliant cut diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Orioles Went Down The Road The emphasis here is on down as Baltimore got burned badly in 2015.Chuck Murr, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The remake’s emphasis on believability comes with a host of simplistic morals, such as how hard work begets dignity, righteous people will experience setbacks but never go unrewarded, and true love wins in the end.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Throughout his career, Dolan emphasized that his companies always focused on providing unique content and innovative means of distributing them to consumers.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 29 Dec. 2024
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The sun in Libra also emphasizes the desire for commitment, romance and a sense of partnership.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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The true freshman also threw two first-half interceptions to cost Florida points and highlight his struggles against zone coverage.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Womble highlighted how building leadership skills in real world change management prepares educators and leaders to adapt to rapid advancements and implement innovative strategies seamlessly.Mary Hemphill, PhD, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hertog stressed the strong influence traditional attitudes continue to have on the institution.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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In my recent video interview, Michael B. Horn, education thought leader and author of Job Moves, stressed the importance of career adaptability.C.M. Rubin, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Miu Miu Beau Bag A boxier take on the trendy east-west bag, Miu Miu’s Beau bag features a bowling bag-like shape that appealed to both industry insiders and celebs alike this year.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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These one-inch ceramic plates also feature the brand’s signature ionic technology to minimize moisture loss.Deanna Pai, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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