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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025
The spacious rooms are done up in soothing neutrals with accents of sea-blue.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
Inside, the space is highlighted by gold and green hues, and the structure’s classic elegance is accented by vintage furnishings and nods to the Roaring Twenties.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Complete the seasonal refresh with light natural woods, soft fabrics, and rattan accents.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025
The spacious rooms are done up in soothing neutrals with accents of sea-blue.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Queen Letizia accented the look with a bold black belt at her waist.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
Inside, the space is highlighted by gold and green hues, and the structure’s classic elegance is accented by vintage furnishings and nods to the Roaring Twenties.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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Chefs have been making fusion pizza since at least the 1950s, although the emphasis was usually on toppings.—
Luke Fortney,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
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Griffith says for everyone's sake there should be more emphasis nationally on the many factors that affect men's physical and mental health, and a focus on what can be done to improve health outcomes.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Provide Alternative Leadership Models Leaders within organizations should actively challenge the dominance of forceful, hyper-agentic leadership styles by modeling and rewarding alternative leadership approaches—ones that emphasize collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Robbins emphasized that the goal of the bill is to ensure that Medicaid remains a payer of last resort.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Experts say these events, both occurring last week, highlight the growing threat of space debris in a world where launches are ramping up.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Cox does not attempt to offer a balanced portrait but rather highlights what many histories of Wilson have left out.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Kang stressed this finding is supported by public records as well as materials provided by the government.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Professor Sawhney stressed that these applications are not standalone solutions but part of a broader AI ecosystem, combining traditional machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI to deliver optimal results.—
Taarini Kaur Dang,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, as Thompson entered the bank, the security features at the entry door confirmed her height as almost 6 feet tall, which matched her probation teletype, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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