- present tense form of accentuate (3rd person singular).
accentuates
Example Sentences
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For Emma Moore, chilling red wine makes it taste more refreshing and accentuates its fruitiness.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The current war accentuates rifts within Brics that have long been apparent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
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
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
Processing, far from removing the mustiness, sometimes accentuates it.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
