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accentuate

[ak-sen-choo-eyt] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪt /


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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

But whether the arena is theater, music, science or sports, all wear garments that accentuate their emotional states and prodigious talents — and leave an enduring mark.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

He filmed the process for TikTok, giggling at his flubs and using his hands to accentuate the rhythmic cadence of the language.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

But there are plenty of positives to accentuate as the calendar turns.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Chaucer and Shakespeare did this all the time to accentuate the negative.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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