Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

accentuate

[ak-sen-choo-eyt] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

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

At the Timken, Kelly incorporated downlighting to accentuate the building’s travertine walls, and engineered grids of soffits and louvers that wash the galleries in soft, ethereal light.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

If the Augurs made my armor to accentuate my body's power, they made Hel's to accentuate her beauty.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




Vocabulary lists containing accentuate