de-emphasis

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Recent Examples of de-emphasis The shift confused other lawmakers and policy experts worried about a de-emphasis on the project. Niken Sitoningrum, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026 The de-emphasis on high school recruiting has created a trickle-down effect. Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-emphasis
Noun
  • Advertising codes emphasize honesty, fairness, decency, responsibility, respect, transparency, legality, and minimization of harm.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
  • In fact, according to the EFF analyst, many lawmakers have recognized these approaches, such as data minimization, in existing age-verification proposals.
    Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Both players have been regular targets for fan criticism over their attitude this term.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • But that market has faced growing criticism for its dependence on mass production and cultural appropriation — and a portion of travelers are responding by spending their money differently.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • The incursion was the latest in a litany of drone incidents — from both Russia and Ukraine — to afflict NATO member states and leave the 32-member trans-Atlantic organization on edge, drawing strong condemnation from Romania’s allies.
    Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • The dismissive language triggered outrage from the public, condemnation from unions, and questions from regulators about the extent of potential job cuts.
    Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Over 200 students signed a petition demanding that Georgetown disinvite Schapiro because of his support of Israel and his denunciation of allegedly antisemitic protesters and professors on our campuses.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • His stance isn’t a formal denunciation, however.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Following Rourke’s denouncement of the GoFundMe effort, Hines told fans that if Rourke didn’t want the money, donors would be reimbursed.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
  • In coordination with former President Franklin Roosevelt’s public denouncement of discrimination of Black Americans, Plato, president of the Plato Construction Company, was contracted to build 88 houses on the site of Camp Taylor, the former military installation in southwest Louisville.
    Steve Wiser, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Several Democrats joined with Republicans for the censure vote.
    Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 27 May 2026
  • Coggins said the official party complaint seemed to be the strongest venue available to condemn Polis’ actions, especially since a special legislative session — with the goal of a censure by the General Assembly — seemed out of reach.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

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“De-emphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-emphasis. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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