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
Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
Somma said to each creature, in her light Southern accent.
—Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
The nose features red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry aromas, accented by floral notes of violet and a touch of earthy minerality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The work of embodying Hujar and Rosenkrantz was largely a challenge of nailing their accents for actors Ben Wishaw and Rebecca Hall, respectively, who played them.
—Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
Somma said to each creature, in her light Southern accent.
—Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
The most neutral room in the home is accented by standout pieces like a Jean Prouve Scal daybed, a Francois Monnet chair, and a sideboard by Vincent Dubourg.
—Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
The nose features red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry aromas, accented by floral notes of violet and a touch of earthy minerality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Top trends: Men’s fashion is returning to its roots, with a strong emphasis on formal wardrobes.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Shooting primarily in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains with an emphasis on expansive exteriors, the filmmakers take full advantage of the region’s rustic beauty, from soaring peaks to dense woods and treacherous rivers, to conjure the fictional ochi’s remote habitat, a domain inhospitable to humans.—
Justin Lowe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Polk emphasized that federal law guarantees every child's right to a public education, regardless of their immigration status.—
Michael D. Carroll,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The designer emphasized the craftsmanship behind the gown, noting that it was made by hand in North America, with each detail pinned, draped and sewn by a team of female artisans.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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The creative also highlights the personal importance of the project.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
1 Feb. 2025
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Of those who identified as financially stressed, 32% said handling unexpected emergencies like medical bills, car repairs and home maintenance trigger their anxiety with cash, the report found.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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As Arrowhead Stadium was being built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the sleek and revolutionary design stressing comfort, sightlines and acoustics was a futuristic endeavor.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Dodgers How the Dodgers benefit from salary deferrals and signing bonuses to build their roster Jan. 20, 2025 The outfield features Teoscar Hernández in left, National League Championship Series MVP Tommy Edman in center and professional hitter Michael Conforto, new to the team, in right.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles The Best Actress category also features a string of impressive narratives between each of its nominees.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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