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as in emphasizing
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 intensifying
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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as in reinforcing
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 accentuating
One of the leading Golden Globes beauty trends was all about accentuating the eyes by way of shimmery shadows, a flattering choice seen across stars of all ages and skin tones.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Our Sunday Hot Button Top 10 notes column brings you what’s on our minds, locally and nationally but from a Miami perspective and accentuating stuff that’s big, weird, damnable, funny or otherwise worth needling, as the sports week just past pivots to the week ahead.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
Further accentuating the isolated vibe of Écrins, the park is home to the Réserve intégrale du Lauvite, a wilderness preserve established in 1995 to study what happens to a place when all human activity is removed.
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
This Brazilian alexandrite is notable for its high transparency and lack of treatment, only accentuating its chameleon effect.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The stone slats get thinner and more tightly spaced as the building rises, accentuating the sense of perspective.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
In this world, characters sport exaggerated features, as well as asymmetrical faces and bodies accentuating those traits that might make someone feel self-conscious.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
The expectant mom could be seen wearing a high-neck, tight black gown, accentuating her baby bump.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Our Sunday Hot Button Top 10 notes column brings you what’s on our minds, locally and nationally but from a Miami perspective and accentuating stuff that’s big, weird, damnable, funny or otherwise worth needling, as the sports week just past pivots to the week ahead.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
Further accentuating the isolated vibe of Écrins, the park is home to the Réserve intégrale du Lauvite, a wilderness preserve established in 1995 to study what happens to a place when all human activity is removed.
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
This Brazilian alexandrite is notable for its high transparency and lack of treatment, only accentuating its chameleon effect.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The stone slats get thinner and more tightly spaced as the building rises, accentuating the sense of perspective.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
In this world, characters sport exaggerated features, as well as asymmetrical faces and bodies accentuating those traits that might make someone feel self-conscious.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
The expectant mom could be seen wearing a high-neck, tight black gown, accentuating her baby bump.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuating
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The Cohesive Couple stands out from typical relationship advice by emphasizing systems, habits, and accountability.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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India has formally conveyed its concerns to China, emphasizing the need to safeguard the interests of downstream states, but Chinese state media has continued to praise the project as beneficial for citizens in Southeast Asia.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Inflationary pressures are also likely intensifying, in part due to the recent depreciation of the ruble.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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What To Know While Winter Storm Blair and the polar vortex are not the same, they are expected to overlap, potentially intensifying and causing more extreme conditions, particularly ice and sleet.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many of their veterans are in deepening slumps at the wrong time.Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Despairing of his father’s physical decline and deepening depression, Filip and his friend and co-director Fredrik Wikingsson (the pair are popular TV personalities in Sweden) conspire to get the old man out of the house and on the road – to France.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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No more stressing about losing important files or paying for monthly storage services.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
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This extra time allows parents to focus on bonding with their baby rather than stressing over guesswork.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
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Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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This might involve granting clearance to select staff, contracting with specialized cybersecurity firms, or enhancing internal information technology capabilities.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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This collaboration, featuring Martin’s artwork All the Time, celebrates the simplicity of pen-to-paper moments in a digital world.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Johan sported an athletic look, featuring a black puffer vest, black hoodie, a silver cross necklace and brown boots, while Henry sported a yellow hoodie, red beanie and dark colored jeans.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Two players, former best friends and lovers of Tashi, engage in a prolonged physical and mental duel during the film’s final act — a thrilling, non-contact battle heightening the tension and creating a captivating dance of power and desire.Robert Lang, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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While many of these strikes were intercepted, Ukraine's largest energy company said that the attack had caused significant damage to its thermal power plants, heightening concerns about energy stability and endurance as winter approaches.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Accentuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuating. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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