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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The palette was restrained, with neutrals and muted tones layered with richer accents to let silhouette and texture remain the focus.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
If red was the go-to accent this week, brown was the main event.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
LookbookStore Knit Faux Wrap Sweater Sweaters can sometimes look a bit plain and one note, but this one has stylish accents that elevate it above the standard crew-neck and turtleneck styles you may be used to.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The palette was restrained, with neutrals and muted tones layered with richer accents to let silhouette and texture remain the focus.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Rosalía made an appearance at the start of Paris Fashion Week on Monday, attending the Julie Kegels spring 2026 show in a unique black and white ensemble accented by a romantic footwear look.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
If red was the go-to accent this week, brown was the main event.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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The advice in the 2025 scientific reports hasn't changed much from previous years, and includes an emphasis on consuming fruits and vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Reporting to David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount, Weiss is under a heavy level of scrutiny in her initial days, as there has been a level of wariness among a number of staffers given her background as an opinion writer and lack of experience in broadcast TV and its emphasis on breaking news.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Organizers emphasized that they are trained in deescalation and the event is meant to be a nonviolent protest.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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Petrino said ball security, especially by the quarterback, needs to be emphasized in practice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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New York — Cryptocurrencies plunged in value on Friday in a short but significant flash crash, leaving investors with billions of dollars in losses and highlighting the volatility associated with the industry.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Within weeks, James’s attorney Lowell issued a detailed rebuttal, accusing Pulte of selectively highlighting one document while ignoring others that clearly named the niece as the intended occupant.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These demonstrations also stress a commitment to nonviolence.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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Plants spend all of their energy on flowering, so dividing during bloom time can stress their root development.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tailored for hyperscale data centers, cloud providers, and telcos, Xeon 6+ features up to 288 E-cores and a 17% uplift in Instructions Per Cycle (IPC) over the prior generation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The event is sponsored by the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society and features 30 dealers with minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils and unusual gifts.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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