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accentuate

[ak-sen-choo-ayt] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪt /


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Looking forward, Swiss Re warned that the El Nino climate pattern, which began in June and is expected to peak later this year, could accentuate the cost from weather-related disasters.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

I sold short Leon Rose and a front office that built a team to accentuate Brunson’s quiet, humble leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Although not quite as windy as it was on Thursday, the blustery wind will accentuate the chilly feel and the winds will be particularly squally around the showers.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

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

Her bare feet arch elegantly, and the ankle bracelets she wears accentuate her graceful movements.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

"It accentuates what they've done," says Dr Barney Wainwright, senior research fellow at Leeds Beckett University.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Hawley embraces “wonderful peacock” 1850s menswear shapes: Victor’s puffed-out chest accentuates the “wasp waist” likening him to a matador.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026

Nevertheless, “Bug” is ingeniously structured to stoke suspense, and Mr. Cromer’s impeccable production accentuates the dexterous manner by which Mr. Letts makes plausible its harrowing climax.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with an open floor plan that accentuates the expansive living area, with double French doors that allow natural light to flood the space.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025

He’s dressed in a slim-fitting black suit that accentuates his broad shoulders, a black shirt, and no tie.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

This will be accentuated by small-cap stocks’ particular sensitivity to moves in bond yields as well as the Nasdaq 100 weakness.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

It is a finding that, if it holds true as AI continues to develop, could point to a future where the demand for highly skilled workers is accentuated rather than diminished.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

These experiences often involve guest participation and are accentuated with advanced multimedia technology and sometimes theatrical elements.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

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

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 "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Brown said this weakness — as well as other technical signs accentuating how much the financial sector is underperforming — gives him reason for pause.

From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026

Some of their most well-known bits, like “Computer Dating,” came from hyperbolizing their backgrounds, with Jerry emphasizing his Jewish roots and Anne accentuating her Irish-Catholic heritage.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2025

And even that scene depends on a magnificent overhead pullback, accentuating the symbolic rings within rings of the building’s historic reading room, to make it interesting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024

Their romance is in some ways expressed more through cooking and eating than through words, which is one reason that accentuating the sensuality of the food was important for Tran.

From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024

Nox’s dark brows rose, accentuating his gray eyes.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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