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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Capella Bangkok is defined as much by its negative space as its minimalist design, evidenced by large slabs of earthen hued marble, gray textiles, dark wooden furniture and black lacquered accents, and the occasional glitter of gold on subtle art installations.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
The nose features red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry aromas, accented by floral notes of violet and a touch of earthy minerality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
From chic sofas to comfy chairs and decorative accents such as throw pillows, bouclé fabric is everywhere.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Capella Bangkok is defined as much by its negative space as its minimalist design, evidenced by large slabs of earthen hued marble, gray textiles, dark wooden furniture and black lacquered accents, and the occasional glitter of gold on subtle art installations.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
The most neutral room in the home is accented by standout pieces like a Jean Prouve Scal daybed, a Francois Monnet chair, and a sideboard by Vincent Dubourg.
—Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
The nose features red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry aromas, accented by floral notes of violet and a touch of earthy minerality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
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Shooting primarily in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains with an emphasis on expansive exteriors, the filmmakers take full advantage of the region’s rustic beauty, from soaring peaks to dense woods and treacherous rivers, to conjure the fictional ochi’s remote habitat, a domain inhospitable to humans.—
Justin Lowe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Top trends: Men’s fashion is returning to its roots, with a strong emphasis on formal wardrobes.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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The designer emphasized the craftsmanship behind the gown, noting that it was made by hand in North America, with each detail pinned, draped and sewn by a team of female artisans.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Schumer and other leaders emphasized that a freeze in federal funding would affect American families in red and blue states who rely on federal funding.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Cambridge’s absence also highlighted the Buckeyes’ lack of depth.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Boykin’s remarks highlight a stark tension: the question of whether participating in such an event constitutes an endorsement of Trump’s policies—policies that have historically vilified and marginalized Black people.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Of those who identified as financially stressed, 32% said handling unexpected emergencies like medical bills, car repairs and home maintenance trigger their anxiety with cash, the report found.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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The parties, my best friends and I threw every now and then, whenever the school stressed us out, to let off some steam and feel less stressed by criticizing the school system together laughing until our sides ached, those were the nights that built the bonds that truly mattered.—
Amal Murtaja,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the 1904 gold medal, the RR Auctions’ sale featured 384 Olympic artifacts.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Dodgers How the Dodgers benefit from salary deferrals and signing bonuses to build their roster Jan. 20, 2025 The outfield features Teoscar Hernández in left, National League Championship Series MVP Tommy Edman in center and professional hitter Michael Conforto, new to the team, in right.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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