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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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Hawley embraces “wonderful peacock” 1850s menswear shapes: Victor’s puffed-out chest accentuates the “wasp waist” likening him to a matador.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Nevertheless, “Bug” is ingeniously structured to stoke suspense, and Mr. Cromer’s impeccable production accentuates the dexterous manner by which Mr. Letts makes plausible its harrowing climax.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 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

Entirely by accident, it also accentuates the pattern “The Biggest Loser” established for influencer culture to follow later.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025

Processing, far from removing the mustiness, sometimes accentuates it.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson