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
  • This high power-to-weight ratio is critical for aviation, where minimizing weight is essential for efficiency and operational viability.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • With help from melon antioxidants, peptides, and SPF, the hydrating product shields your skin from harmful rays while also minimizing fine lines.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • City leaders are downplaying speculation about a potential serial killer, but retired NYPD Sgt.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Critics contend that the administration’s aim is to present a sanitized version of history, downplaying bitter episodes, including racial oppression and sexism.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But dismissing the rise in antisemitism as mere policing of speech about Israel is disingenuous and dangerous.
    Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Less than four months later, though, a California judge stopped her in her tracks, dismissing her entire complaint on a technicality.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025

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“De-emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-emphasizing. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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