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
Essence, 2 July 2025
The incomparable Sam Neill dons a red bandana and a spotty American accent to play renowned child-hating/dino-loving paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
The oversized space serves as an impressive backdrop to the mix of warm hues, intentionally accented with moments of red, lilac, green, and pink that punctuate her work.
—Essence, 17 June 2025
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Noun
Think: warm light, sea foam green walls, camel and wood accents, and the quiet pulse of care.
—Essence, 2 July 2025
The incomparable Sam Neill dons a red bandana and a spotty American accent to play renowned child-hating/dino-loving paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
The fit-and-flare midi dress is crafted from cotton denim and accented with vertical seams and contrasting stitching.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
The oversized space serves as an impressive backdrop to the mix of warm hues, intentionally accented with moments of red, lilac, green, and pink that punctuate her work.
—Essence, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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These trips are an important opportunity to spend time with producers, review the prior year’s crop, taste coffees as they are being harvested, and meet new partners that are aligned with our company’s emphasis on organic production and benchmark quality.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Since Craig Breslow took over as Boston’s chief baseball officer the Red Sox have placed a greater emphasis on pitching.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Verb
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That said, many policymakers have emphasized taking a wait and see approach to monetary policy in the coming months as the economic impact of government policy plays out.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Lawmakers who support using STAR bonds emphasize that taxpayers aren’t on the hook if the projects don’t make enough money to pay back the debt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The controversy highlights a fundamental vulnerability in decentralized prediction markets.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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This situation highlights the importance of staying vigilant and persistent when dealing with travel companies.—
Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Murray stressed that rodent populations can harm humans and wildlife.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The report stresses that this would need to be quickly explored, approved, and set in motion on an expedited basis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The concert also features work by Johannes Brahms and Carl Maria von Weber.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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