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accentuate

[ak-sen-choo-eyt] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪt /


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Although not quite as windy as it was on Thursday, the blustery wind will accentuate the chilly feel and the winds will be particularly squally around the showers.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

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

Her bare feet arch elegantly, and the ankle bracelets she wears accentuate her graceful movements.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins