De-emphasize definition

dē-ĕmfə-sīz
deemphasize
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To decrease the emphasis on; minimize the importance of.
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To remove emphasis from; lessen the importance or prominence of.
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Alternative form of de-emphasize.
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To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.
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De-emphasize Sentence Examples

  • Some experts recommend going darker on bottom to de-emphasize curves.

  • Use a highlighter to de-emphasize jowls (the lines from the edge of the nose to the corner of the mouth).

  • Use a non-frosted powder under the chin to de-emphasize a saggy neck.

  • This style can be especially attractive to a big or tall man, who may want to de-emphasize his size difference.

  • Black short bottoms de-emphasize the hips.

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