as in to minimize
to reduce in apparent importance
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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Recent Examples of de-emphasize
The panel ultimately recommended that the Secret Service bring in outside leadership, as well as de-emphasize its role in investigating financial crimes.
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Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
This isn’t surprising considering that offenses have de-emphasized throwing the ball downfield in favor of keeping the chains moving.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2024
During his six-year term, López Obrador de-emphasized direct conflict with cartels and instead bolstered scholarships, job training, economic aid and other initiatives in a bid to provide alternative career paths for at-risk youth.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
Several of the reform proposals would de-emphasize the role of high-impact journals that charge pricey APCs as gatekeepers of quality in scientific scholarship.
—Byjeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
This isn’t surprising considering that offenses have de-emphasized throwing the ball downfield in favor of keeping the chains moving.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2024
During his six-year term, López Obrador de-emphasized direct conflict with cartels and instead bolstered scholarships, job training, economic aid and other initiatives in a bid to provide alternative career paths for at-risk youth.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
Several of the reform proposals would de-emphasize the role of high-impact journals that charge pricey APCs as gatekeepers of quality in scientific scholarship.
—Byjeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-emphasize
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By emphasizing the organization’s commitment to mutual respect and shared goals, HR leaders can minimize disruptions while maximizing team effectiveness. 4.Melanie Hughes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Through the park search, the NYPD has taken steps to minimize disruption to visitors, leading to an odd juxtaposition of joggers, tourists and an active crime scene.Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Trying to downplay or outright ignore the crisis will only make a brand look bad in the eyes of consumers.Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Closely Monitoring Syria's Chemical Weapons After Assad Ouster Blinken Trusted to 'Lead' Safe Exit Earlier this year, House Republicans released a critical report blaming Biden's administration for missteps during the withdrawal, while downplaying Trump's role.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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The charges were later dismissed and Nifong was disbarred.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The movie One of the darkest true stories on this list, An American Crime never undersells or soft-pedals the ceaseless agony of Likens’ ordeal.Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Popular on Variety Navarro doesn’t soft-pedal her disdain for recent remarks former President Donald Trump has made about immigrants eating dogs and cats — just one of the hot topics Phillip and a shifting ensemble of pundits, reporters and experts tackle each weeknight.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024
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“De-emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-emphasize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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