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
Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
The actress revels in every episode as a septuagenarian lawyer returning to the workforce at a high-profile New York firm with a Southern accent and a baby boomer sensibility.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
To enhance the interior design, Cleopatra’s jewelry informed the use of high-contrast black and white, accented with emeralds and splashes of Roman red in the bedrooms and bathrooms.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
These accents are often what will take an outfit from mundane to a look worth mimicking.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
The actress revels in every episode as a septuagenarian lawyer returning to the workforce at a high-profile New York firm with a Southern accent and a baby boomer sensibility.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Styles include the Western Startburst, a black leather strap with cream and gray embroidery; the calf hair Rodeo Ready band accented with studs; and the Saddle Stitched, a blue denim and brown leather band with contrast orange stitching.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
To enhance the interior design, Cleopatra’s jewelry informed the use of high-contrast black and white, accented with emeralds and splashes of Roman red in the bedrooms and bathrooms.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
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Here is the emphasis on the hardscrabble beginnings and obstacles to be overcome, here is the recognition of a truly raw but once-in-a-lifetime talent that converts the nonbelivers, here are the early wins and the training montages and the tragedies and the comebacks.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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The conference joins the Big Ten and Big 12 in shifting towards creating more familiar matchups, with an emphasis on strengthening competition.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Schmitt also emphasized the importance of focusing on other aspects of the bill, including no taxes on overtime and no taxes on tips.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The nonprofit emphasized the need for lawmakers to improve coordination across the early learning system as new policies come forward.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Marcela Rodríguez, co-chair of the Illinois Latino Agenda, highlighted the importance of being prepared for ICE encounters during a press conference on Friday.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ellis highlighted the importance of having a film establish such a strong alliance between the North and Northeast of Brazil, especially considering the longstanding focus on the Southeast and cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Polite dogs are allowed, but your pup might get stressed in the noisy, crowded park.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Experts stress that normalizing GSM as a medical condition rather than a decline is key to encouraging care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Quite a few designs featured striking swirls, which Daveed says speak to the ways that many Haitian immigrants must travel when heading into the United States for a better life.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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