Accentuate

/əkˈsɛn.t͡ʃu.eɪt/

Synonyms for "accentuate" (73 found)

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Closest matches (15)

Adjective(2 words)
accentededucator focused
Noun(2 words)

Strong matches (22)

emphasizegive emphasis toharp onhighlightintensify
Adjective(2 words)
essential partintensified noun phrase

Related words (36)

Noun(9 words)
intensifyingintensifying adverb examplesprivilegespotlightsstone accentstress tonetone of forcefulnesstwangweighting

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accentuate colorsaccentuate contrastaccentuate detailsaccentuate differencesaccentuate featuresaccentuate focal point

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Derivations

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Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Make-up can accentuate your cheekbones.

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At the first-ever Ghana Fashion and Design Week this fall, catwalk spectators can expect to see styles that accentuate the hips and shoulders, said the event’s spokesperson, Ivy Prosper.

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Carmela's high cheekbones accentuate her facial structure, enhancing her natural beauty.

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A light touch of makeup can accentuate beauty.

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