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 set will be in all black-and-white to accentuate the feel of a 1930s-era movie.
  — Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 1 Feb. 2022
• Corset tops help to cinch the waist and accentuate the body.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2022
• The pull of the normal is strong, and our metaphors accentuate it.
  — Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2021
• The Glistening, Bronze, and Fairy shades can all be used to accentuate the high planes of the face.
  — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
• North winds are not that strong but accentuate the cold.
  — Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2022
• The knee-length dress features pleating in the chest area and a belt that's designed to accentuate the waist.
  — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 16 Sep. 2021
• To accentuate the flavor of the monkfish, Shetty adds Thai fish sauce to the pool.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022
• The floor, walls, and ceiling are finished in a pink waxed concrete that accentuates the soft curves of the space.
  — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2024
• The eyes, on the other hand, could be accentuated with a smokey wing.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2023
• Sprints were the coach’s favorite tool to accentuate a point.
  — Colin Capece, Conner Olsen, Robbie Hodin and Brenda De La Cruz, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
• 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
• And the waist has an adjustable tie that helps accentuate your shape.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2024
• Add bright colors to accentuate the playful mood of the room.
  — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
• To accentuate the straight line of the body, The Montreal Star reports, Mme.
  — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 1 July 2022
• Finish the stir-fry with scallions or use basil to accentuate the anise notes of the five-spice powder.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
• The swollen fenders help accentuate the car’s wider stance.
  — Dan Neil, WSJ, 13 Jan. 2022
• Available in sizes 23–35 and two lengths, these jeans sit high on your waist to accentuate your legs.
  — Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022
• The empire-waist skirt gently drapes over curves, though it can be tied by the hip slit to accentuate your bump.
  — Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
• But the #3 is longer and the rear more sloped, further accentuated by how the window line swoops towards the back.
  — James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
• Use the same technique to accentuate the inner corner and form a sharp point.
  — Amber Kallor, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2022
• In the video, Bailey wore a two-piece, flowy set that accentuated her bump.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
• The tie waist accentuates your waist, while the slim fit hugs your curves without being too tight.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
• Since its debut, the brand has consistently sold out of the many that hug the body and accentuate curves.
  — Emerald Elitou, Essence, 20 Aug. 2021
• This new era of her style includes nods to staple pieces in her wardrobe in a new form that accentuates this time in her life.
  — Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
• The new name also aims to accentuate what women bring to the table.
  — Shirley Leung, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022
• White hopes to space the floor, bring in more movement and play around with positions to find ways to accentuate the strengths of each player.
  — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2022
• To accentuate the wrinkles, Sawyer painted on fine lines and age spots.
  — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
• This is because a button nose, described as a small, rounded nose, accentuates the shape of the bulbous tip.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 3 Jan 2025