DE-EMPHASES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

de-emphases

noun

plural of de-emphasis

as in criticisms

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Noun

For voters susceptible to these kinds of criticisms of Talarico, a Paxton rally provides a potent narrative.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
One of the big criticisms that Meta and other social-media companies face is that their algorithms tend to incentivize edgy, shocking content.

— Austin Elias-de Jesus, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticisms

Noun

Comment sections were filled with glib condemnations of relatives who had behaved idiotically after exposure.

— Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
The Johnson County pastor and former rural doctor traded condemnations, repeatedly turning policy questions into opportunities to cast doubt on each other’s character and fitness for office.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of condemnations

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage lingering concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of denunciations

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These Trump-supporting immigration restrictionists argue that reports of abuses by Immigration and Customs Enforcement are exaggerated and the need for mass deportations is urgent.

— Alex Hinton, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
The indictment describes alleged incidents involving electric shocks, simulated drowning, beatings and other abuses at Venezuelan detention facilities.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

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