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accentuate

[ak-sen-choo-eyt] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪt /


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In a fuchsia sweater, flowy cheetah-print skirt, and cobalt-colored glasses that accentuate her blue eyes, Andrews projects a surprising equanimity considering all she’s endured in the last five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 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

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




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