How to Use accentuate in a Sentence

accentuate

verb
Definition of accentuatenext
Synonyms for accentuatenext
  • He likes to wear clothes that accentuate his muscular build.
  • North winds are not that strong but accentuate the cold.
    — Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2022
  • The swollen fenders help accentuate the car’s wider stance.
    — Dan Neil, WSJ, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Acrylic side tables and a glass coffee table accentuate the mood of airy elegance.
    — Anna Molvik, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2021
  • The Glistening, Bronze, and Fairy shades can all be used to accentuate the high planes of the face.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Definitely check out the olive loaf ($9), with an even distribution of briny green olives that accentuate that tang.
    — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2021
  • The gilded nail design appears to have been photographed in front of a sparkly purple piano, probably to accentuate the gold, shiny luster of this nail set.
    — Sara Miranda, Allure, 15 Dec. 2021
  • If so, accentuate the positive by making these part of your brand positioning strategy.
    — Susan Beermann, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Her silvery and sparkly accessories–iPhone, clutch purse, bracelet, rings, strappy heels–accentuate the look, which is completed with low-slung black slacks.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Scour farmers markets for Castelfranco, then use it in raw applications that accentuate its beauty.
    — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Vallayer-Coster also uses a touch of yellow in the center of the uppermost plum to accentuate the intensity of that fruit’s red.
    — Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2021
  • The cheese spills out of the middle and accentuates the edges of the crust.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The set will be in all black-and-white to accentuate the feel of a 1930s-era movie.
    — Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Corset tops help to cinch the waist and accentuate the body.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2022
  • To accentuate the flavor of the monkfish, Shetty adds Thai fish sauce to the pool.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The floor, walls, and ceiling are finished in a pink waxed concrete that accentuates the soft curves of the space.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2024
  • The eyes, on the other hand, could be accentuated with a smokey wing.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Sprints were the coach’s favorite tool to accentuate a point.
    — Colin Capece, Conner Olsen, Robbie Hodin and Brenda De La Cruz, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
  • This bathing suit is designed to hug your body and accentuate your curves, thanks to the high-cut legs and the low-V chest design.
    — Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 15 June 2023
  • And the waist has an adjustable tie that helps accentuate your shape.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2024
  • To accentuate the straight line of the body, The Montreal Star reports, Mme.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 1 July 2022
  • Available in sizes 23–35 and two lengths, these jeans sit high on your waist to accentuate your legs.
    — Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022
  • The empire-waist skirt gently drapes over curves, though it can be tied by the hip slit to accentuate your bump.
    — Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
  • Use the same technique to accentuate the inner corner and form a sharp point.
    — Amber Kallor, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2022
  • In the video, Bailey wore a two-piece, flowy set that accentuated her bump.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The tie waist accentuates your waist, while the slim fit hugs your curves without being too tight.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
  • This new era of her style includes nods to staple pieces in her wardrobe in a new form that accentuates this time in her life.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
  • The new name also aims to accentuate what women bring to the table.
    — Shirley Leung, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022
  • White hopes to space the floor, bring in more movement and play around with positions to find ways to accentuate the strengths of each player.
    — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2022
  • To accentuate the wrinkles, Sawyer painted on fine lines and age spots.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024

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