ACCENTS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

accents 1 of 2

noun

plural of accent

as in emphases

a special notice or importance given to something although we dutifully carried binoculars on our bird walk, the accent was on recognizing avifauna by their song

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accents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of accent

as in highlights

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history

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Recent Examples of accents

Noun

Lyons uses her extraordinary physicality — slipping between a range of accents, mime, and endless amount of gestures to hold together a piece that could easily fall apart. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Today, the colors lean cooler and act more as accents than the stars of the show. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Plus those cool copper/bronze accents all Wilderness models have. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 Their Haldi was set outdoors with accents of organic fruit and lush greenery. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 According to the listing, the interior has wood floors, tongue-and-groove knotty pine accents, granite countertops, Lutron lighting controls and two gas fireplaces. — Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The decor is heavily inspired by various forms of Mexican art, including La Huasteca embroidery, which focuses on bright floral and geometric patterns, as well as touches of gold accents inspired by Mayan culture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Crafted in an ivory and fern colorway, the shoe features a white upper complemented by golden accents and subtle green detailing. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 So don’t feel bad to give your couch accents a break from their weekly wash from now on. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Here, the musician accents her ash-brown base with face-framing money pieces that bring her stunning features to life. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Jokic plays below the rim, accents the margins, makes the right play, everything that runs contrary to the selfishness rewarded in this exhibition. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026 Intellectual Mercury highlights your 5th House of Frivolities, while joyous Jupiter accents your 11th House of Hopes. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026 Now, greenery accents a dining room for 100 diners that’s awash in neutral tones of tan, rust and wood. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025 The open-concept kitchen flows into a family room with faux vegetation that accents the ceiling. — Ray Parisi, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025 For instance, on the main floor, a Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture accents a jewelry and small leather goods display case while a mother-of-pearl and rose quartz mural of a rose graces a spa salon. — Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accents

Noun

No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness.

— Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Definition of emphases

Verb

This column highlights some of Rick’s favorite places and travel insights over a lifetime of exploring Europe and sharing his discoveries.

— Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Tang hopes that his research highlights the need for more education on the clinician side to reduce the disparities in response rates.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of highlights

Verb

The bag is big enough to hold all your travel essentials—even a small umbrella or tablet—and features two slip pockets and one zip pocket inside.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Where to eat and drink The 1947 classic Cattlemen's Steak House, which was given a new life—along with a members-only club in its basement—by mega-producer Taylor Sheridan, features modern steakhouse go-tos.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of features

Verb

The piece emphasizes that Californians, especially Democrats and independents, strongly favor voting by mail and already rely on it at very high rates, suggesting that restricting mail ballots would disenfranchise large numbers of lawful voters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphasizes

Verb

The warmer weather also dries out the soil and stresses plants, especially those in drought-prone regions such as the West and the Southwest.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Consequently, Aydemir stresses that silk denim is aimed more at premium and fashion-forward segments rather than utility markets, which inherently limits its range of applications.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

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