de-emphasizing

present participle of de-emphasize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of de-emphasizing Atmos Rewards functions as a third front door to Alaska/Hawaiian, intentionally de-emphasizing airline branding to enable expansion across the broader travel ribbon. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Critics argue that the Dalai Lama’s middle way, which prioritizes dialogue and reconciliation while de-emphasizing mass mobilization, has kept the movement from reaching its full potential and leveraging its explosive strength in the struggle against Beijing. Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-emphasizing
Verb
  • Like many of my favorite picks, these boots also utilize a wide toe box, minimizing blisters and maximizing comfort.
    Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This approach allows your team to learn and adapt, minimizing disruption for end users and ensuring a smoother transition.
    Rajat Bhargava, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Kirk’s good at downplaying his interest in seeing La’an again.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the Defense Secretary (Jared Harris) who has been downplaying this event is feeling the pressure, and carries the burden that his daughter (Kaitlyn Dever) is in Chicago.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Put frankly, dismissing intention has boxed the ivory tower into a corner for its ability to handle difficult conversations relating to religion.
    Matthew Mayhew, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The singer defended Siwa and recounted her own experiences as a bisexual woman falling in love with a man after previously dismissing the idea.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025

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“De-emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-emphasizing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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