Synonyms of accents

accents 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphases
• foci
• stresses
• weights
• accentuations
• concentrations
• imports
• values
• attentions
• spotlights
• consequences
• moments
• priorities
• significances
• considerations
• notes
• worths
• primacies
• regards
• precedences
• top billings
• heeds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifferences
• disregards
• minimizations
• underemphases
• de-emphases

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlights
• features
• emphasizes
• stresses
• accentuates
• foregrounds
• punctuates
• points (up)
• identifies
• illuminates
• plays up
• focuses
• presses
• bears down on
• spotlights
• makes much of
• promotes
• pinpoints
• advertises
• plugs
• boosts
• publicizes
• overplays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tones (down)
• plays down
• underemphasizes
• understates
• discounts
• minimizes
• de-emphasizes
• belittles
• disparages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accents

Noun

Pair it with a modern rug or accents for a mix of traditional and contemporary. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026

The magnificent hue is complemented by Satin Platinum Atlas and Silver Chrome accents on the trim and badging. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026

The best luxury bath towels also feature decorative accents like embroidery and monogramming to elevate your washroom’s aesthetic. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026

Where to Stay Hotel Crosby leans into Northwoods-meets-industrial chic, with cozy wood accents and unique room layouts that take inspiration from Stillwater's logging history. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026

Or to some shaky American accents that keep lapsing. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026

Decor leans equestrian-meets-coastal ranch, with earthy tones, textured fabrics, saddle-leather accents, and subtle nods to the property’s equine history. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026

Grab this cute white pair with magenta accents on sale. —Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026

Set in the late 1990s, the pic based on Gavin Bain’s autobiography of the same name (later reissued as Straight Outta Scotland) follows Bain and Billy Boyd, aspiring musicians whose ambitions were dismissed because of their Scottish accents. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026

Verb

Jokic plays below the rim, accents the margins, makes the right play, everything that runs contrary to the selfishness rewarded in this exhibition. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026

Intellectual Mercury highlights your 5th House of Frivolities, while joyous Jupiter accents your 11th House of Hopes. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026

Now, greenery accents a dining room for 100 diners that’s awash in neutral tones of tan, rust and wood. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025

The open-concept kitchen flows into a family room with faux vegetation that accents the ceiling. —Ray Parisi, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025

For instance, on the main floor, a Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture accents a jewelry and small leather goods display case while a mother-of-pearl and rose quartz mural of a rose graces a spa salon. —Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025