into the background
idiom
: into the position of being less important
The war has pushed all other issues into the background.
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Data Privacy Week is one of those calendar moments that risks fading into the background.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
One consequence of Jordan’s dominance was that his teammates often faded into the background and became passive observers.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
By the early 2020s, dark academia—and its sibling, light academia—became prominent, only to eventually fade into the background.
—India Roby, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
This one blends right into the background, but can also be used as an end table or footrest, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
One consequence of Jordan’s dominance was that his teammates often faded into the background and became passive observers.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
By the early 2020s, dark academia—and its sibling, light academia—became prominent, only to eventually fade into the background.
—India Roby, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
This one blends right into the background, but can also be used as an end table or footrest, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for into the background
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“Into the background.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20the%20background. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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