underemphasized

Definition of underemphasizednext
past tense of underemphasize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underemphasized
understated
Verb
  • The actors seem tuned to one another like musicians in an orchestra, and Romvari guides them through performances that feel neither overplayed or understated.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The surf-style company Johnnie-O, for example, dips into the Deep South with its classic, understated Azalea Collection.
    Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Underemphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underemphasized. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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