- past tense form of accentuate.
- past participle of accentuate.
accentuated
Example Sentences
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Upon entering the property, guests are greeted with an expansive floor plan that is accentuated by the bright furniture and unique ceiling structures.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Beshir highlights the Pollock-inspired salad course, which is accentuated with a jazz soundtrack, as the thesis of the evening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The white cloth that was draped over the jeans-maker’s logo was so thin that the coverup practically accentuated the block letters spelling out its name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 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
The lean travel rations had only accentuated the exquisite modeling of his features, and his short beard—kept trimmed, unlike everyone else’s—lent him maturity and consequence without sacrificing any of his youthful splendor.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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