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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The rivalry between the pair is only accentuated by the fact they are on either side of the sportswear rivalry.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Her eyes are accentuated with a slick of winged black eyeliner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

During one orbit, Anders captured Earth's brilliant blue hue standing out against the vast darkness of space and accentuated by the desolate, grey lunar horizon in the foreground.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

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 • Feb. 9, 2026

I took the gardenia out, pinned it behind my right ear, where, I thought, it accentuated my intensely black eyes.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago