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noun

Definition of accentsnext
plural of accent
as in emphases
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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accents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of accent
as in highlights
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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  1. features
  2. emphasizes
  3. stresses
Verb
  • Evita features lyrics by Rice and music by Lloyd Webber.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bourbon features rich flavors of cherry, honey, and chocolate with a soft Port finish.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of features
Verb
  • Levitt emphasizes the importance of innovation in overcoming obstacles.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado emphasizes local ingredients and various unique finishes, including Port barrels.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of emphasizes
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  • Nissan stresses that its bench is specially crafted to provide firm seating support during the ride and supple, sofa-like cushion when lounging and sleeping.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Sanders, like Sethi, stresses the importance of viewing social media platforms as a tool to help build an audience, rather than a direct competitor.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of stresses
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accents

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