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accentuate

[ak-sen-choo-eyt] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪt /


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The review should accentuate the Brussels-based chemical company’s focus on high-growth end-markets like semiconductors and aerospace, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

He decided to give classic jerseys a whirl, transforming them into more flattering silhouettes that accentuate a curvy torso.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 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

Such narratives do not play down the epistemological problem of moving from the specific to the universal; they accentuate it.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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