de-emphasize

Her refusal to de-emphasize her Tennessee accent or downplay her assets endeared her to a wide audience, along with her unsinkable pride in her country roots.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

Young adults also de-emphasize responsibilities, such as voting and working, that older Americans believe are part of being a good citizen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

Lockheed stock was flat over that span, with investors worried that militaries would de-emphasize their manned fighter jets in favor of lower-cost autonomous systems.

From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026

McLennan explained that the fund will, at times, de-emphasize gold and load up more on stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026

For these persons, I usually de-emphasize the need for passing the tests and concentrate on the therapeutic results which are desired.

From A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Melvin Powers

Leagues were de-emphasized in favor of open bowling, parties and corporate events.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

“Deliveries—and fundamentals broadly—have been de-emphasized in our recent conversations with investors,” wrote Kallo.

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

Work has slowed and staff cuts have deepened, while the project has been de-emphasized in government documents and presentations in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025

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 alternate career paths for at-risk youth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2024

In almost all cases, the tests measure strictly math and reading skills, so even science and history have been de-emphasized.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

European defense stocks have weakened of late, partly in response to suggestions of a more lasting cease-fire, but Morgan Stanley recommended caution about de-emphasizing defense plays.

From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026

The company has been de-emphasizing debt sales this year, viewing preferred as a better financing option because it doesn’t need to be repaid.

From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025

Boeing long built aircraft with pilots at the center of their design philosophy, de-emphasizing automation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025

He has appeased both sides of the gay rights conversation by presenting himself as neither a reformer nor a reactionary, de-emphasizing the issue overall.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2025

More broadly, scientific research does exist that supports the value of teaching the arts and humanities—and the perils of de-emphasizing them.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove