accentuating

verb

present participle of accentuate
1
as in emphasizing
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up

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2
as in intensifying
to make markedly greater in measure or degree the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression

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3
as in reinforcing
to make more apparent unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed

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Recent Examples of accentuating The silhouette cascaded down Adams’ frame, accentuating a sleek style with classic cues. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 In the guest rooms, a floor-to-celing window looks out to an expansive view of Tokyo’s skyline, filtering in lots of sunlight and accentuating the modern, unfussy interiors. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 What makes a roster a championship roster is scheming by accentuating the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 Parton realized that accentuating her physical silhouette got a reaction, but insisted upon her songwriting as her greatest asset. — Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 Mehldau takes special care to retain Smith’s idiosyncratic chord structures, accentuating his sublime harmonic feel. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Regardless, these photos clearly show a more aggressive package accentuating the 12Cilindri’s athletic stance. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 29 July 2026 Meteorologists said the sweltering weather was the result of another heat dome — a phenomenon in which atmospheric conditions trap heat, accentuating and prolonging already high temperatures. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 The vibrant dress showcased a sexy cut-out, perfectly accentuating her standout Bulgari necklace, which boasted two diamond collars and a central yellow cushion cut diamond. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accentuating
  1. emphasizing
  2. intensifying
  3. reinforcing
  4. highlighting
  5. deepening
  6. stressing
  7. enhancing
  8. featuring
Verb
  • Lin entered with a red pen and a machete, the lore goes, in hopes of emphasizing quality over quantity.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Genres, in that sense, also feels refreshing, emphasizing actual books and tactile media at a cultural moment when AI is often dominating conversations.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of emphasizing
Verb
  • The move comes amid intensifying geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, with artificial intelligence emerging as a key battleground in the two countries' race for technological dominance.
    — Jenny Lee,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers found Stage 3 CTE, intensifying concerns about brain trauma in racing.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of intensifying
Verb
  • The event highlights Greece’s efforts to enhance its maritime strike capabilities while reinforcing its strategic partnership with Israel amid an increasingly complex security environment in the Eastern Mediterranean.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal came days after Kim Jong Un's powerful sister visited front-line areas where North Korean troops are reinforcing the border.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • Condé Nast Traveler readers recently picked the top 10 best large cities in the United States in 2026, highlighting destinations with top-notch restaurant, bar and hotel scenes.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Kobach has been highlighting his work on digital child safety, including consumer protection lawsuits against major social media platforms.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of highlighting
Verb
  • There are indications that some of the Central Asian nations present, all of which are post-Soviet states, are deepening diplomatic and economic links with Washington.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party took power following the popular ouster in 2024 of autocratic former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whom India granted sanctuary, deepening the rift between the neighbors.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of deepening
Verb
  • Bardem picked up on the film’s message, stressing its relevance today.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and other officials have ruled out the deployment of combat troops, stressing that the pact is purely defensive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stressing
Verb
  • The finishing touch should be a shine-enhancing hair gloss to blend the blonde tones seamlessly into the brunette strands.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The initiative was part of the retailer’s aim to support new talents and its increasing focus on enhancing its brand awareness globally.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancing
Verb
  • The smoothness of Knock Knock echoes through the rolling mid-tempo grooves of Stiltz’s unshowy arrangements, featuring drifting pedal steel from Theo Stocks and tasteful embellishments from Ana Roxanne on piano and vocals.
    — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is moving forward with a $4 million investment to run an ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother after the video received fierce backlash.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of featuring

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