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noun a figure of speech in which the last thing is mentioned first and the first thing last

• The use of hysteron proteron in literature can create a sense of urgency or confusion.
• It's like putting the cart before the horse, using hysteron proteron in a sentence.
• Talking backwards like that is just hysteron proteron, dude.
• In the grand scheme of things, using hysteron proteron is like starting at the end before the beginning.

adverb used for emphasis to show that something is true to a very great degree

• The company valued her expertise so much so that they offered her a senior management position.
• I love that band so much so that I have all their albums.
• She's into gaming so much so that she never leaves her room.
• His dedication to his craft is evident, so much so that he practices for hours on end.

verb to emphasize or make more noticeable

adjective having been made more noticeable or emphasized

• The artist accentuated the details in his painting to create a more realistic effect.
• She really accentuated her outfit with those bold accessories.
• He totally accentuated his dance moves at the party last night.
• The silence in the room accentuated the tension between them.

verb to emphasize or make more noticeable

adjective serving to emphasize or make more noticeable

• The use of proper lighting is crucial in accentuating the beauty of the artwork.
• Wearing a belt is great for accentuating your waist in that dress.
• Adding some highlighter to your cheekbones really helps in accentuating your features.
• Her silence spoke volumes, accentuating the tension in the room.