as in minimized
to reduce in apparent importance
he self-deprecatingly downplays his own contributions to the festival's success
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Recent Examples of downplayed
Russ Anderson also failed to challenge the bank’s incentive compensation program, failed to institute effective controls and repeatedly downplayed sales practices misconduct, Hsu previously said.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa, however, downplayed the existence of an internal rift.
—Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Peters also downplayed any strategy to grow through major acquisitions after earlier industry consolidation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Vance on Tuesday downplayed concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire but declined to put a timeline on the return of all deceased hostages and Hamas’ complete disarmament.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Netflix, the dominant streamer turned Hollywood power player, has also been rumored as a potential acquirer, although co-CEO Greg Peters downplayed it earlier this month, and it is not known as an active M&A player.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Players and coaches downplayed the difference between playing in the United States and England, despite the typically sloppiness of European games and the Jaguars’ familiarity with this routine with annual trips to the United Kingdom.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Schottenheimer downplayed the impact, but said the staff has been preparing for the potential glare.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Facing more questions about the interaction on Monday, Shanahan downplayed it.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa, however, downplayed the existence of an internal rift.
—Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Peters also downplayed any strategy to grow through major acquisitions after earlier industry consolidation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Vance on Tuesday downplayed concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire but declined to put a timeline on the return of all deceased hostages and Hamas’ complete disarmament.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Netflix, the dominant streamer turned Hollywood power player, has also been rumored as a potential acquirer, although co-CEO Greg Peters downplayed it earlier this month, and it is not known as an active M&A player.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Players and coaches downplayed the difference between playing in the United States and England, despite the typically sloppiness of European games and the Jaguars’ familiarity with this routine with annual trips to the United Kingdom.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Schottenheimer downplayed the impact, but said the staff has been preparing for the potential glare.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Facing more questions about the interaction on Monday, Shanahan downplayed it.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downplayed
Verb
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Readers urged her to trust her instincts and not allow herself to be minimized.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The stories involving Olympia’s other underlings, Sarah Franklin (Leah Lewis) and Billy Martinez (David Del Rio), were often minimized and isolated.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
13 Oct. 2025
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When Duffy threatened to revoke funds last month, a spokesperson for Newsom dismissed the attack and noted that CDL holders from California have a significantly lower rate of crashes than both the national average and that of Texas, which is the only state with more licensed commercial drivers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Then in April, 2019 all charges against him were dismissed and Gibson walked free.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Downplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downplayed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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