detract from

verb

detracted from; detracting from; detracts from

formal

: to reduce the strength, value, or importance of (something)

They worried that the scandal would seriously detract from her chances for reelection.

The overcooked vegetables detracted somewhat from an otherwise fine meal.

Examples of detract from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But what about the less obvious things that detract from a modern-day bathroom? —Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2026

Standardized testing has become too high-stakes, which detracts from its purpose of determining student mastery of the Common Core and California state standards. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Core features like automatic bed leveling and workflow automation lack the reliability and clarity needed to fully deliver on their promise, and design choices such as the side-opening doors and plasticky construction detract from what is otherwise a forward-thinking platform. —Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026

Furnish an outdoor deck with modern furniture that has clean lines and neutral colors that don't detract from a backyard with a beautiful view. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for detract from

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