as in concentrated
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as in highlighted
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 intensified
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression
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as in emphasized
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 accentuated
Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
In fact, the styling team accommodated my expanding body and pulled a long, cozy gray turtleneck that elegantly swooped over my midsection and even accentuated my stomach.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
The rear space is accentuated in the Ultimate version by its panoramic sunroof.
—James Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The moon is also a great object to photograph; its craters and mountain ranges, when accentuated by shadows, can provide dramatic views.
—John Natale, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
In America, this spiritual recasting of Hanukkah was accentuated even more.
—Rabbi Leon A. Morris, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The singer shared a photo of herself in front of the Tower of Pisa in Italy on Instagram wearing a white tank-top romper that accentuated her bump.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Charlene opted for seasonal dressing, wearing a billowing black cape-coat, accentuated by silver buttons and the addition of a red and black checkered, scarf-like piece at the neckline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
The open-front coat featured a relaxed silhouette accentuated by plush lapels.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The dress was also made with an elegant column skirt, accentuated with subtle pleating on the waistline, and a scarf that Gomez carried around her arm throughout the night.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
In fact, the styling team accommodated my expanding body and pulled a long, cozy gray turtleneck that elegantly swooped over my midsection and even accentuated my stomach.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
The rear space is accentuated in the Ultimate version by its panoramic sunroof.
—James Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The moon is also a great object to photograph; its craters and mountain ranges, when accentuated by shadows, can provide dramatic views.
—John Natale, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
In America, this spiritual recasting of Hanukkah was accentuated even more.
—Rabbi Leon A. Morris, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The singer shared a photo of herself in front of the Tower of Pisa in Italy on Instagram wearing a white tank-top romper that accentuated her bump.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Charlene opted for seasonal dressing, wearing a billowing black cape-coat, accentuated by silver buttons and the addition of a red and black checkered, scarf-like piece at the neckline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
The open-front coat featured a relaxed silhouette accentuated by plush lapels.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuated
Adjective
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In the words of then New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni, Bar Boulud is a terrine machine, a pâté-a-palooza, dedicated to the proposition that discerning New Yorkers aren’t getting nearly enough concentrated, sculptured, gelatinous animal fat, at least not of a superior caliber.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Wellness Shots Wellness shots are concentrated drinks made with juices, herbs, and spices.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, since spring, the downturn has sharply intensified across luxury goods sectors, including fashion, accessories, watches, cars and even beauty.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Graves also emphasized the need for private-sector involvement in future rail projects, citing Brightline's operations in Florida and Las Vegas as a successful example of private investment.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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Distant quasar Matt Bradford, a NASA scientist involved in the research, emphasized the importance of this discovery.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Majors was arrested and charged with three counts of third-degree assault, one count of second-degree harassment and one count of aggravated harassment, all misdemeanors.—
Rebecca Keegan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Alaniz Pineda, of Meridian, was booked into the Ada County Jail on suspicion of five felonies: two counts of aggravated battery, with an enhancement for use a deadly weapon, and two counts of robbery.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There isn’t one specific, universal food that people should avoid to get rid of chronic pain, Strath stressed.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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Yet, the ultimate surprise was feeling stressed by policy demands.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Each heightened the perception that the subways are unsafe.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The stakes felt heightened given a past health scare and her mid-career pivot from writer to painter.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, the company has since reinforced its long-term commitment to the country and made great efforts to restore its standing in the local market.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.—
Dr. Sunita Sah,
TIME,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The public and media gravitated toward the Buffaloes, intoxicated by the live-wire viewing experience of a team that threw nearly 40 times per game, featured perhaps the greatest two-way player ever, and was led by a swaggering, bombastic figurehead who commanded attention.—
J.J. Bailey,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Well, that’s not entirely true, as many of the designs were pretty wild for their time, including that now-famous Breguet numerical font and those eponymous hands, both of which are featured on the Classique reference 5177.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Accentuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accentuated. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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