DE-EMPHASIZES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

de-emphasizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of de-emphasize

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 But Shapiro de-emphasizes the rules of Judaism. —

Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Cyberlink de-emphasizes the automatic, easy movie project tools, instead focusing on serious full-power video editing. —

PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025 The base Microsoft 365 subscription itself has become increasingly essential as Microsoft de-emphasizes standalone Office purchases and makes cloud integration more central to document workflows. —

Kevin Williams, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025 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. —

Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025

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The Thunder are also a low-pass offense; that minimizes the Lakers’ steal opportunities as well.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026