de-emphasizing

present participle of de-emphasize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of de-emphasizing 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
  • The schedule will continue to get tougher from here, so minimizing those first quarter mistakes will be essential.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Its guidelines include optimizing thermostat settings, minimizing electricity and hot water use, and leveraging natural light.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 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
  • The latest clash reflects a broader pattern, with Netanyahu’s government having chronic tensions with the military echelon since the cabinet was sworn in in January 2023, often dismissing military advice.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, toxic positivity is very different from overall, everyday positivity and can lead to minimizing or entirely dismissing real experiences and emotions that are felt and experienced.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

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“De-emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-emphasizing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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