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

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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

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Recent Examples of accents
Noun
Crafted in an ivory and fern colorway, the shoe features a white upper complemented by golden accents and subtle green detailing. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 So don’t feel bad to give your couch accents a break from their weekly wash from now on. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 Aura designs, colorful gems, metallic accents, and creative French tips can make just as much of a statement on shorter lengths. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 Take inspiration from this entryway and style the console by your front door with eucalyptus branches, candlesticks, Halloween accents that add a playful vibe, and a bowl filled with acorns, pinecones, or Halloween candy. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Others argued that the characters should be speaking with Greek accents or even in an ancient Greek dialect to honor the source material’s roots in Greek mythology. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 Expect a calm palette of neutrals and soft blues, metallic accents, and plenty of natural light, with views either west toward the mountains and desert or north up the Strip. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 The coupe’s saffron finish with cobalt-blue accents is a combination that has helped define LV’s color palette for much of its history. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 Zac added pink accents to the chair, a nod to the child’s favorite color, plus green and yellow details. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
Here, the musician accents her ash-brown base with face-framing money pieces that bring her stunning features to life. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accents
  1. emphases
  2. highlights
  3. features
  4. emphasizes
  5. stresses
Noun
  • No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of emphases
Verb
  • This column highlights some of Rick’s favorite places and travel insights over a lifetime of exploring Europe and sharing his discoveries.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Tang hopes that his research highlights the need for more education on the clinician side to reduce the disparities in response rates.
    — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of highlights
Verb
  • The bag is big enough to hold all your travel essentials—even a small umbrella or tablet—and features two slip pockets and one zip pocket inside.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Where to eat and drink The 1947 classic Cattlemen's Steak House, which was given a new life—along with a members-only club in its basement—by mega-producer Taylor Sheridan, features modern steakhouse go-tos.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • Neil emphasizes that the expansion comes as the theatrical business heads into the busy stretch of fall and holiday offerings, including awards contenders.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Second, Design With not For emphasizes co-creating solutions directly with employees, fostering genuine ownership and belonging.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasizes
Verb
  • The warmer weather also dries out the soil and stresses plants, especially those in drought-prone regions such as the West and the Southwest.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Consequently, Aydemir stresses that silk denim is aimed more at premium and fashion-forward segments rather than utility markets, which inherently limits its range of applications.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of stresses

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“Accents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accents. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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