play up
verb
played up; playing up; plays up
: emphasize
In the interview, try to play up your strengths.
Examples of play up in a Sentence
that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings
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His fastball sits at 91-93 mph and can play up deeper into games.
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Jaylon Thompson
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Despite their differences, both the original and current launches inspire you to play up your natural beauty with an unexpected twist.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 May 2026
This has sped play up, and whenever the play gets sped up, a more transitional game emerges, with possession changing sides more regularly.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In the Players Era 16 Tournament, teams could play up to three games.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Jaylon Thompson
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Despite their differences, both the original and current launches inspire you to play up your natural beauty with an unexpected twist.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 May 2026
This has sped play up, and whenever the play gets sped up, a more transitional game emerges, with possession changing sides more regularly.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In the Players Era 16 Tournament, teams could play up to three games.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20up. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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