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
Natasha Frost, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Given the season and the ur-British garden tradition, flowers and floral garden accents are the rule.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Lush landscaping by Mark Rios creates a buffer between neighbors at the end of a private driveway where the abode’s boxy structure is accented by rolling hills and views of the San Gabriel Mountains.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Plus, Jason Isaacs, one of the show’s stars, talked to us about accents, the awkwardness of onscreen nudity and his character’s surprising fate.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Given the season and the ur-British garden tradition, flowers and floral garden accents are the rule.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Plumes of smoke, fireballs, spark showers, dry-ice fog and the occasional prop accented the moods.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Lush landscaping by Mark Rios creates a buffer between neighbors at the end of a private driveway where the abode’s boxy structure is accented by rolling hills and views of the San Gabriel Mountains.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
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Washington said classes are broken into separate days, with emphasis on different muscle groups throughout the week.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Vancouver’s 420 Smokeout is notable for its emphasis on cannabis advocacy, focusing on issues like safe consumption spaces and pushing for better policies for medical marijuana patients.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Blockchain Association emphasizes the lack of developer control over user funds, while Coin Center argues that the defendants’ activity doesn’t justify sanctions liability.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shearing emphasized that there are no true winners in a tariff war, as higher prices harm consumers and disrupt global supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The incident triggered a huge pile-up and highlighted Smith's dangerous driving.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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The White House released a fact sheet on Friday that highlighted a 2005 New York Times article lamenting the U.S. trade deficit and a 2009 statement from famed Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker blaming the Great Recession on trade imbalances.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2025
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Second report also says consumers are stressed An unrelated index to the Kearney survey is also showing some consumers are taking a defensive mode to their spending.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Related article Trump envoy stresses need for verification in Iran nuclear talks Comments from Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who represented the US last weekend, have suggested differently as of late.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her personalized pair featured tons of colorful gemstones inspired by Ballerini's past musical eras as well as song titles from Patterns and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) .—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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WrestleMania 41 will feature some of the best and brightest talent the WWE roster has to offer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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