ACCENTUATING Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

accentuating

verb

present participle of accentuate

as in emphasizing

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up

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as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression

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as in reinforcing

to make more apparent unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed

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Recent Examples of accentuating Featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline and flowing silhouette, the blue dress was crafted with semi-sheer fabric and a bevy of ruffles on at the hemline of the flowing skirt, accentuating the dress’ airy energy with even more feminine details. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 In the guest rooms, a floor-to-celing window looks out to an expansive view of Tokyo’s skyline, filtering in lots of sunlight and accentuating the modern, unfussy interiors. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 What makes a roster a championship roster is scheming by accentuating the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 Parton realized that accentuating her physical silhouette got a reaction, but insisted upon her songwriting as her greatest asset. — Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 Mehldau takes special care to retain Smith’s idiosyncratic chord structures, accentuating his sublime harmonic feel. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Regardless, these photos clearly show a more aggressive package accentuating the 12Cilindri’s athletic stance. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 29 July 2026 Meteorologists said the sweltering weather was the result of another heat dome — a phenomenon in which atmospheric conditions trap heat, accentuating and prolonging already high temperatures. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 The vibrant dress showcased a sexy cut-out, perfectly accentuating her standout Bulgari necklace, which boasted two diamond collars and a central yellow cushion cut diamond. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026

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The 2025 Subscription Economy Index analyzed more than 600 companies and found continued growth in recurring models, while also emphasizing reduced churn and adaptability as important components of durable performance.

— Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
San, who was born in Vietnam and adopted by a Belgian couple, often nods to her own heritage while emphasizing visual resonances among Asian countries.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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The fall was mainly due to worries over artificial intelligence financing and intensifying competition denting sentiment.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
An intensifying area of low pressure tracking through Canada will drag a strong cold front across our region Friday.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensifying

Verb

Residents walked and rode bicycles along the boardwalk as dozers and excavators moved along the beach, reinforcing the several-foot-high berms built to protect homes from the ocean waves.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
For Jim, the potential debt raise is a win for both companies, reinforcing the idea that Nvidia customers are generating strong returns on their AI investments.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of reinforcing

Verb

That is the heart of this gem of a company, which was performed for one night only Saturday at the Auditorium and marks the official kickoff to its season highlighting North American dance.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz praised the rapid response of both citizens and staff, while highlighting an unnamed teacher who confronted the gunman directly by throwing a cellphone and tackling him.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlighting

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Building skills in lower-wage origin jobs, deepening them in gateway jobs, and applying them to reach higher-paying destination jobs is how workers thrive and our talent pool expands.

— Byron Auguste, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Last week, Kenya became the second country after Uganda to report an Ebola case imported from Congo, deepening concerns about the virus spreading across borders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of deepening

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Among the felony charges Textor faces are five counts of fraud against a financial institution, 13 counts of forgery, two counts of counterfeiting, five counts of fraud and seven counts of fraud with enhancing circumstances.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite this, national reports indicate continued use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs, and increasing interest in them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhancing

Verb

As part of the app’s launch, Trace is hosting a pop-up from Friday until Sunday at the Shopify SoHo location featuring shoppable edits from eight stylists including Becky Penhos, Carly Jordan, Jordanna Sharp and Alexa Eshaghian Speight.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
More than a hundred shirts line the walls, each featuring a personal letter thanking Potts for his tutelage and affirmation.

— PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

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