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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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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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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
Gomez wore an intricate silver necklace and a high ponytail with the front pieces pulled out to accentuate the bold look.
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Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Each speaker is complemented by a natural marble base that is color-matched to accentuate each design.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Deepen the flavor: Also, many bakers add a touch of espresso grounds to really accentuate the chocolate, but this is completely optional and should be countered with a sweet element like more sugar.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
The Glistening, Bronze, and Fairy shades can all be used to accentuate the high planes of the face.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
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Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Each speaker is complemented by a natural marble base that is color-matched to accentuate each design.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Deepen the flavor: Also, many bakers add a touch of espresso grounds to really accentuate the chocolate, but this is completely optional and should be countered with a sweet element like more sugar.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
The Glistening, Bronze, and Fairy shades can all be used to accentuate the high planes of the face.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for accentuate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuate
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Sezzle acknowledges the impact of macroeconomic conditions on consumer spending and credit risk, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management and sustainable business practices.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Interviews and discussions ran longer and looser, and since the set itself was so quiet, these talky segments emphasized the unsettling absence of background noise.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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The launch intensifies competition in mobile AI as Google and Microsoft (MSFT-2.16%) vie for smartphone dominance.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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These disparities in attitude will intensify as the war gets closer to an end and as Ukraine’s postwar status comes into sharper focus.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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This is further reinforced by research showing that 81.9% of employees agree that recognition for their contributions improves their engagement.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Such temporal variability only reinforced the Republican belief that the count was unfair.Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Similarly, Paramount Global — the parent company of CBS, MTV, and Nickelodeon — also highlighted the growth of its FAST service Pluto TV to investors this month.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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His experience highlighted the critical role of leadership and HR in the success of a large-scale franchise.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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These findings, the scientists stressed, could have major effects on how people control problematic mosquito vectors like Aedes aegypti, which infect hundreds of millions of people with disease-causing viruses every year.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Second, Miller stresses that the betting markets, including PredictIt, are biased toward the Republicans.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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A number of fires have broken out in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and windy conditions are heightening the fire risk in the region.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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When the film’s content was difficult to follow or more ambiguous like during Inception, activity was heightened in executive control brain regions.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Several Southeast Asian countries are deepening their security ties with the U.S., yet China remains the region’s largest trading partner.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 4 Nov. 2024
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Impulse ensured every elegant moment became a lasting memory, deepening guest engagement with the Veuve Clicquot brand in real time.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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