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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
No singer had ever addressed Americans with such an abrasive Irish accent — not even Bono came close.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Create a Sense of Arrival One of the easiest ways to make an outdoor space feel more intentional is to accent your entryway with plants and vines.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The tan version with black accents feels especially refined, offering a subtle contrast that makes the set look even more put-together.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
No singer had ever addressed Americans with such an abrasive Irish accent — not even Bono came close.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Whether perched on a balcony, gracing a patio, or accenting an entrance, containers can help transform even the smallest areas with pops of color.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Create a Sense of Arrival One of the easiest ways to make an outdoor space feel more intentional is to accent your entryway with plants and vines.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accent
Noun
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The nonprofit organization’s emphasis is on mental health awareness.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Jags also have Hunter Long and Quintin Morris on the roster as blocking tight ends, and Boerkircher gives them another body at a position that the Los Angeles Rams placed an emphasis on last season.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The budget emphasizes that HUD funding is insufficient to meet rental assistance obligations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Patients should see a medical provider for a thorough exam and bloodwork before starting the drugs, the doctor emphasized.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nonetheless, Gutekunst highlighted McClellan’s size, length (33 7/8-inch arms), versatility across the line and pass-rushing ability as reasons the Packers distinguished him from other available defensive tackles.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jacas specifically highlighted the players’ buy-in and how the staff challenged him physically and mentally during his time in the facility.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the early results are promising, Zhou stressed that the technology is still in its infancy and faces significant scalability challenges.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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The same instinct shows up in the lifestyle creator influencer accent, characterized by uptalk and the lengthening and extra stressing on words.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One video showed Lizzo blowing out her candles on a birthday cake before twerking, while pictures of another cake featured her album cover, depicting her as a middle finger.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accent. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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