1
as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up
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as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed
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Recent Examples of accentuate
Pippen, 50 wore a gold version that accentuated the blond highlights in her hair.
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Lawrence Yee, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Isserles said the cultural impact of earning a degree — whether at an elite university or a community college, and whatever its cost — could be accentuating divides.
—Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
Worn as shimmers, mattes, or more satin hues, berry shades are perfect for accentuating brown, green, and blue eyes.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The trial, the longest in the history of Georgia, was at times a circus, accentuating flaws in the RICO Act and its applications.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lawrence Yee, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Isserles said the cultural impact of earning a degree — whether at an elite university or a community college, and whatever its cost — could be accentuating divides.
—Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
Worn as shimmers, mattes, or more satin hues, berry shades are perfect for accentuating brown, green, and blue eyes.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The trial, the longest in the history of Georgia, was at times a circus, accentuating flaws in the RICO Act and its applications.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Apart Smart Air Technology's app emphasizes gathering more data, using less material, and reducing labor costs, aiming to offer greater benefits than existing systems.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Germany's social health insurance model emphasizes patient choice and short waiting times.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The rhetoric coming from the White House was less hostile, but getting tough on China had become a political necessity for whoever was president, and the trade war only intensified.Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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By absorbing water from storms and flooding, wetlands can effectively reduce the risks and destructive effects of these disasters, which are intensifying and becoming more frequent because of a changing climate.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mike Lipps reinforces this at Medallia with his six-question framework that comes from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, which asks: What’s our purpose?Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Superintendent Theresa Plascencia reinforced that in an email Tuesday.Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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The stories of Shawn Carter and Sean Combs highlight the American dream: One hailing from Brooklyn and the other from Harlem, the two men, then in their 20s, took the next step in jumpstarting their empires.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The historic achievement highlights Jefferson’s impact since entering the league in 2020, although his two-score performance did end a run of six weeks without a touchdown for the 25-year-old.Ben Morse, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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To me, to create for the young generation was more important than anybody else, always aiming to enhance the uniqueness and self-expression of every woman.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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But companies in a wide range of industries are racing to enhance security measures for executives in the wake of the killing.Nathaniel Meyersohn and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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The source said while there have been eyewitness reports of what appear to be drones over New Jersey, agency officials stressed in meetings Thursday many videos on social media appear to be civilian airplanes or helicopters.Polo Sandoval, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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That couldn't be further from the truth, stresses Sterman.Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Dec. 2024
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But even for its heightening visibility in pop culture, the term is still somewhat nebulous — evoking a range from curiosity to dread.Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Any unease was heightened by the crowd remarking on a blaze that appeared to only march forward.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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One such Art Basel Miami Beach artist whose work has deepened many horizons is Clarence James, a Washington, D.C.-based former street artist whose journey from graffiti to galleries has led to collaborations with Fendi and Chanel.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, reported that the assault had 'seriously damaged' its thermal power plants, deepening concerns about the country's energy stability while winter sets in.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Accentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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