take away from (something)
idiom
: to reduce the value or importance of (something)
The ugly door takes away from the beauty of the house.
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This accessibility philosophy doesn’t take away from the Festival’s economic value; quite the opposite.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
What was the biggest lesson Hensler is going to take away from his first year in college?
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
As the franchise wrapped its trilogy in 2019, lead voice actor Jay Baruchel told Entertainment Weekly about his hopes for what fans would take away from Hiccup’s story.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
This doesn’t take away from your successes and shows maturity, self-awareness, and a real desire to grow.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
What was the biggest lesson Hensler is going to take away from his first year in college?
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
As the franchise wrapped its trilogy in 2019, lead voice actor Jay Baruchel told Entertainment Weekly about his hopes for what fans would take away from Hiccup’s story.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
This doesn’t take away from your successes and shows maturity, self-awareness, and a real desire to grow.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for take away from (something)
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“Take away from (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20away%20from%20%28something%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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