How to Use accentuate in a Sentence

accentuate

verb

• He likes to wear clothes that accentuate his muscular build.
• The cheese spills out of the middle and accentuates the edges of the crust.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023
• The eyes, on the other hand, could be accentuated with a smokey wing.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2023
• This bathing suit is designed to hug your body and accentuate your curves, thanks to the high-cut legs and the low-V chest design.
  — Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 15 June 2023
• In the video, Bailey wore a two-piece, flowy set that accentuated her bump.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
• The cover-up features a drawstring to accentuate your waist and the hemline sits at mid-thigh.
  — Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023
• The faux wrap style accentuates the wearer's waist and flatters the figure.
  — Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2023
• The result is a soft bead of fizz that accentuates the wine’s citrus flavors.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 13 July 2023
• Six- or eight-inch high heels do more than just accentuate the curve of a powerful queen’s calf.
  — Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2023
• The shinier the paint, the smoother your walls will need to be, since glossier finishes accentuate imperfections.
  — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2023
• Bright white trim accentuates bold front door colors, like this robin's egg blue.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023
• Her hair is in long curls, and the doll is accentuated with silver accessories and red heels.
  — Tanay Howard, Parents, 17 Nov. 2023
• The tailored design, complete with a stylish belt, accentuates your curves and adds a touch of confidence to your stride.
  — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023
• The fit really accentuates your body’s natural curves, and the cutout on it gives it a super chic edge.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Aug. 2023
• Ahead of this year’s game at Miami’s loanDepot Park, the house gave the grail a new 24-karat gold overlay to accentuate the ball in the center.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2023
• The steel gray hull is adorned with charcoal details that further accentuate its shape.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023
• When that is necessary, remote work is a good tool to accentuate those ties.
  — Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2023
• Neon blue lights trace the arch of the superstructure, while white downlights and LED strip lights accentuate every line.
  — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2023
• Harvey opted for a polka dot heart-neck tight dress to accentuate her beach body.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Aug. 2023
• Her skin-tight, body-hugging top paired with a vinyl red bustier bra also seemed to accentuate what could be a baby bump.
  — Anna Chan, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2023
• Stone wore her hair tied up to accentuate the asymmetrical neckline of the dress.
  — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
• The two-piece set included a cross-halter top and a low-rise bottom that accentuated her toned body.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
• Your least favorite dress on the hanger may accentuate your figure in the best possible way.
  — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
• Available in khaki green and black, the maxi dress also features a simple belt to tie at the waist and accentuate the silhouette.
  — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
• Veils often draped off the back, while the hat itself added height and accentuated the wearer’s forehead.
  — Ana María Velasco, Premium, 17 Jan. 2024
• The cookies themselves are not very sweet, so a light layer of orange glaze provides a nice sugary bite and accentuates the designs of the mold.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
• Sustainable and oh-so-pretty, this skirt was made to accentuate curves.
  — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
• Plus, the criss-cross stripe pattern accentuates your figure.
  — Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 16 Feb. 2023
• The model accentuated her dress with a white silk tulle long Chanel cape embellished with feathers and camelias.
  — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 May 2023
• Different parts of the face can be accentuated, depending on where the ends fall.
  — Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024