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
Kyra Surgent, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The atmospheric fills, eloquent accents and high-octane solos primarily fell to Vai.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
The jewelry is crafted from 14k gold and select styles are accented with white diamonds.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Ahead of the holiday season, score statement pieces like these Oscar de la Renta earrings featuring bow and pearl accents.
—Kyra Surgent, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The atmospheric fills, eloquent accents and high-octane solos primarily fell to Vai.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
The interiors are clean yet cozy, with natural textures accenting white walls throughout both the main house and the studio.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
The jewelry is crafted from 14k gold and select styles are accented with white diamonds.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various financial metrics and risk factors, including an emphasis on maintaining strong asset quality and liquidity management strategies.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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In other words, the Biden administration put more emphasis on the action.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sezzle acknowledges the impact of macroeconomic conditions on consumer spending and credit risk, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management and sustainable business practices.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Interviews and discussions ran longer and looser, and since the set itself was so quiet, these talky segments emphasized the unsettling absence of background noise.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Similarly, Paramount Global — the parent company of CBS, MTV, and Nickelodeon — also highlighted the growth of its FAST service Pluto TV to investors this month.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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His experience highlighted the critical role of leadership and HR in the success of a large-scale franchise.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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These findings, the scientists stressed, could have major effects on how people control problematic mosquito vectors like Aedes aegypti, which infect hundreds of millions of people with disease-causing viruses every year.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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People are stressed out about the 2024 election, and nothing eases stress like watching Jon Heder dance to Jamiroquai.Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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There’s a brand new League of Legends champ from the show arriving this week, and the League of Legends World Championship featured a big Arcane crossover.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Joanne, Gaga’s 2016 album, was named after her late aunt, and featured Gaga looking up into a cowboy hat on its cover.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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