DE-EMPHASIS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

de-emphasis

noun

Definition of de-emphasis

as in minimization

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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

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Noun

The minimization regimen is also effective at lightening the price tag, cutting an even $11K off the base price as compared to the Bambi 16RB.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
Diminishing eye wrinkles takes consistent application, as well as a discussion with your dermatologist to develop a wrinkle-minimization plan unique to your skin and needs.

— Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026

Definition of minimization

Noun

The latest appearance will do little to quell criticism of Infantino, who is standing currently unopposed for re-election as FIFA president.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026
On top of that, Saka downplayed all the criticisms of Tuchel coming into Saturday’s match.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

This means private landowners may have more success challenging condemnation actions under their state constitutions than in federal court.

— Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Beneath the memoir runs a steady defense of everyday Beirutis and, equally, a condemnation of the world that distances itself from their pain.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of condemnation

Noun

His denunciation so incensed far-right Israelis that a number of activists were detained while protesting his son’s bar mitzvah in Jerusalem the next year, Emanuel recalled.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Three words The lengthiest denunciation of Tyndale’s translation came from More, the English humanist who was King Henry VIII’s leading political official.

— Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of denunciation

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

Definition of denouncement

Noun

After the censure on Monday, Hulsey again tried to exclude the city administrator from council business when the governing body went into executive session.

— Rachel Royster July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
The escalation should start with a warning from the chair, followed by a motion of the board of censure (asking the owner to quiet down), followed by a motion to eject the offending owner from the meeting.

— Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

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