accentuated

[ak-sen-choo-ey-tid] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪ tɪd /

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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Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with an open floor plan that is accentuated by dark wood flooring and rustic charm.

From MarketWatch

Tess was heavier set, with broad shoulders and bright green eyes, where her cousin Eliana was taller by a good three inches, her face a study of angles that accentuated hazel eyes.

From Literature

I was wearing my best armor: a black dress that accentuated my curves, a striped bolero to cover the arms I’ve resented for years and black platform sandals displaying ruby toes.

From Los Angeles Times

Upon entering the abode, guests are greeted with a large space with an open floor plan that is accentuated by the arches in the walls.

From MarketWatch

The pieces designed by Hartnell, often with a fitted waist and full skirt, "accentuated her femininity, rather than attempting to mask or hide it", she adds.

From BBC