as in minimizes
to reduce in apparent importance
you're at a point in your career where you can de-emphasize your academic record and emphasize your work experience
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Recent Examples of de-emphasizes
The mountain of evidence backing the health perks of the Mediterranean diet—one that highlights plant foods and fish, and de-emphasizes red and processed meats—just grew again.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025
Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-emphasizes
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This saves energy and minimizes the need for braking.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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By gathering all necessary, nuanced information upfront, AI drastically minimizes compliance risks and empowers more proactive support strategies.—
Anant Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Critics argue this approach lacks clarity and downplays the importance of protecting vulnerable populations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Leavitt's wording downplays the chances of a breakthrough on a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Trump's approach dismisses collective security and weakens NATO's cohesion.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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“De-emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-emphasizes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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