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
Noun
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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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One of the ways this adaptation distinguishes itself is through its emphasis on youth.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fremont’s 2024 Homelessness Response Plan emphasized prevention, housing and outreach.—
David Bonaccorsi,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Scrolling Instagram and TikTok was damaging enough to my self-worth prior to pregnancy, but there’s nothing quite like seeing a fitness or lifestyle influencer emphasizing the flatness of their abs mere weeks after delivery to demolish your confidence.—
Michelle Konstantinovsky,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Greer blamed China for the economic state and highlighted the deals other countries have struck with the U.S. to be protected from the tariffs.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
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
Verb
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Hamilton recently featured on the cover of Vogue's Met Issue.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The playlist features a mix of entertaining and educational songs.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
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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