take away from (something)
idiom
: to reduce the value or importance of (something)
The ugly door takes away from the beauty of the house.
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This doesn’t take away from your successes and shows maturity, self-awareness, and a real desire to grow.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Brice Williams | 6-5 wing | 24 years old | Nebraska
Because of a knee injury that forced him to miss an entire college season and the bonus COVID year awarded to college players, Williams is an old NBA draft prospect, but that shouldn’t necessarily take away from his attractiveness to the Bucks.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Lamont asked for protestors to remain peaceful because any violence will take away from their message.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
Their craftsmanship and character deserve the spotlight and sometimes a skirt can take away from the frame itself.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Brice Williams | 6-5 wing | 24 years old | Nebraska
Because of a knee injury that forced him to miss an entire college season and the bonus COVID year awarded to college players, Williams is an old NBA draft prospect, but that shouldn’t necessarily take away from his attractiveness to the Bucks.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Lamont asked for protestors to remain peaceful because any violence will take away from their message.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
Their craftsmanship and character deserve the spotlight and sometimes a skirt can take away from the frame itself.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
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“Take away from (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20away%20from%20%28something%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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