ACCENTUATIONS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

accentuations

noun

plural of accentuation

as in emphases

a special notice or importance given to something the school's accentuation on math skills has resulted in its students being among the highest math scorers in the state

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This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2026
The traditional Quaker emphases of participation and community are embedded in the organization’s structure.

— Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026

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