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accent

[ak-sent, ak-sent, ak-sent] / ˈæk sɛnt, ˈæk sɛnt, ækˈsɛnt /
NOUN
importance, emphasis
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In one, a man with a similar accent and a blue watch speaks to two women in Cuba.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In a thick Quebecois accent, he said he set up rappers, athletes and other wealthy clients with rented cars, homes, jewelry and clothes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

One of American TV’s most familiar catchphrases had a new accent on it this weekend when a group of British comedians shouted, “Live from London, it’s Saturday Night!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

With my accent, imagine it’s 10 times worse with my family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

He had a thick accent, but I couldn’t tell from where.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff