Synonyms of accented

accented

verb

past tense of accent

as in highlighted

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlighted
• emphasized
• stressed
• featured
• punctuated
• accentuated
• identified
• illuminated
• pointed (up)
• foregrounded
• pressed
• focused
• played up
• bore down on
• made much of
• promoted
• advertised
• spotlighted
• publicized
• pinpointed
• plugged
• boosted
• overplayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understated
• played down
• toned (down)
• minimized
• de-emphasized
• underemphasized
• discounted
• disparaged
• belittled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accented

Green velvet carpet and seating were accented with champagne-gold finishes to create a sense of old-school elegance. —Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026

Sans jacket, Pascal made a statement with a bursting floral that accented his tuxedo shirt with pearl buttons. —Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026

Trattoria ZaZa specializes in Roman-style pizza al taglio, hearty rectangles accented by everything from bacon to capers. —Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026

Marty Supreme star and presenter Gwyneth Paltrow looked fresh and fashionable in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé ivory silk strapless gown featuring dramatic cut-out sides that revealed nude tulle trousers accented by subtle crystal embellishment. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026