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
Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
About 70% of Americans rely on subtitles to understand actors with heavy accents.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
The space was designed with a gallery-like aesthetic, featuring a neutral palette accented with brass, marble, and bespoke furnishings, including pieces by Gio Ponti and selections from Tcherassi's personal collection.
—Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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The resort itself, a modern build of canvas, stone, and walls of concrete mixed with elephant dung (an ode to the pachyderms and a textural accent) has an intimate atmosphere and just 10 suites.
—Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
About 70% of Americans rely on subtitles to understand actors with heavy accents.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
With a View Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Located in a magical square of Barcelona, this apartment oozes bohemian charm with its all-white scheme accented by Baroque textures and furniture silhouettes.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
The space was designed with a gallery-like aesthetic, featuring a neutral palette accented with brass, marble, and bespoke furnishings, including pieces by Gio Ponti and selections from Tcherassi's personal collection.
—Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Pam Danziger covers retail with an emphasis on luxury brands and affluent consumers.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Montblanc places significant emphasis on aligning its values with those of its partners in celebrity collaborations.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Apart Smart Air Technology's app emphasizes gathering more data, using less material, and reducing labor costs, aiming to offer greater benefits than existing systems.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Germany's social health insurance model emphasizes patient choice and short waiting times.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The stories of Shawn Carter and Sean Combs highlight the American dream: One hailing from Brooklyn and the other from Harlem, the two men, then in their 20s, took the next step in jumpstarting their empires.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The same report highlights that by integrating AI to predict equipment failures and automate routine quality control checks, enterprises have reported a 40% reduction in downtime and an almost 15% increase in overall productivity.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The source said while there have been eyewitness reports of what appear to be drones over New Jersey, agency officials stressed in meetings Thursday many videos on social media appear to be civilian airplanes or helicopters.Polo Sandoval, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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That couldn't be further from the truth, stresses Sterman.Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Dec. 2024
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The first immunity challenge featured contestants diving and swimming through water and solving a puzzle at the end.Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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