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accentuates

VERB

focus attention on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emphasize highlight point up underline underscore

STRONG

accent feature spotlight stress

WEAK

bring attention to call attention to draw attention to give prominence to

Antonyms

WEAK

divert attention from mask

Example Sentences

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The current war accentuates rifts within Brics that have long been apparent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The expansive living area boasts a stunning 180-bottle wine cellar and chic overhead lighting that accentuates the open floor plan.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025

After Edward elects to undergo an experimental medical treatment, he begins to transform — his old face literally crumbles off — and the theme accentuates his melancholy and metamorphosis with dark beauty and sludgy textures.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

While Furiosa is hiding in plain sight in the Citadel, her circumspection protects her, but it also accentuates her existential plight.

From New York Times • May 17, 2024

He’s dressed in a slim-fitting black suit that accentuates his broad shoulders, a black shirt, and no tie.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed