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accentuate

[ak-sen-choo-eyt] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪt /


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The kitchen is lit with huge skylights that accentuate the natural wood beams and bring a beautiful, bright feeling into the space.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 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

In a fuchsia sweater, flowy cheetah-print skirt, and cobalt-colored glasses that accentuate her blue eyes, Andrews projects a surprising equanimity considering all she’s endured in the last five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

The dress she wore was a voluminous melange of floral patterns that did much to accentuate the impressive girth of the wearer.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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