accentuate

Example Sentences

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But there are plenty of positives to accentuate as the calendar turns.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Clearly, Auggie’s story is shaped to accentuate the positive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

The kitchen is lit with huge skylights that accentuate the natural wood beams and bring a beautiful bright feeling into the space.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

The warmer weather will accentuate the joys of seeing wildlife, such as butterflies and birds, he adds.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

What I found was a black man with a warm disposition and a booming voice, who bristled with energy and was constantly in motion, his hands swooping like birds in flight to accentuate his points.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore