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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However, the good had faded into the background by the end of last season.
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Bonta’s slanted titles could affect the outcome because many voters don’t delve into the background or true effects of what they are being asked to decide.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
In San Juan and nearby communities, neighborhoods buzzed as the Super Bowl itself faded into the background and attention turned entirely to Bad Bunny’s 13 minutes on stage.
—Martin Silva Rey, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Items that usually fade into the background—such as sinks, toilets, or appliances—can become focal points when color is used thoughtfully.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Bonta’s slanted titles could affect the outcome because many voters don’t delve into the background or true effects of what they are being asked to decide.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
In San Juan and nearby communities, neighborhoods buzzed as the Super Bowl itself faded into the background and attention turned entirely to Bad Bunny’s 13 minutes on stage.
—Martin Silva Rey, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Items that usually fade into the background—such as sinks, toilets, or appliances—can become focal points when color is used thoughtfully.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Into the background.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20the%20background. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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