de-emphasize
verb
de-em·pha·size
(ˌ)dē-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz 
de-emphasized; de-emphasizing; de-emphasizes
: to reduce in relative importance
also
: play down
Examples of de-emphasize in a Sentence
you're at a point in your career where you can de-emphasize your academic record and emphasize your work experience
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The statement also de-emphasizes language toward tech and high-end manufacturing.
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The states follow a larger nationwide trend where higher incomes often correlate with higher education attainment, and the culture within each state might also contribute or de-emphasize the importance of education or intelligence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Since then, Disney has taken steps to de-emphasize cable distribution, and the Burbank powerhouse is planning to launch ESPN directly to consumers next year — a move that many in the industry believe will mark the tipping point for the cable channel business.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
And, just as significantly, this argument de-emphasizes the possibility of collaborating with adversaries on limiting military AI systems, favoring arms race over arms control.
—Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The states follow a larger nationwide trend where higher incomes often correlate with higher education attainment, and the culture within each state might also contribute or de-emphasize the importance of education or intelligence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Since then, Disney has taken steps to de-emphasize cable distribution, and the Burbank powerhouse is planning to launch ESPN directly to consumers next year — a move that many in the industry believe will mark the tipping point for the cable channel business.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
And, just as significantly, this argument de-emphasizes the possibility of collaborating with adversaries on limiting military AI systems, favoring arms race over arms control.
—Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“De-emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/de-emphasize. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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