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
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.
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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
The panel ultimately recommended that the Secret Service bring in outside leadership, as well as de-emphasize its role in investigating financial crimes.
—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
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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
The panel ultimately recommended that the Secret Service bring in outside leadership, as well as de-emphasize its role in investigating financial crimes.
—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
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Patient recruitment, a common bottleneck, is significantly improved with AI, which analyzes eligibility criteria and patient demographics to quickly identify and assemble suitable participants, minimizing dropouts and delays.Ariel Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Through its Predictive Models that anticipate market trends, UME Tech empowers businesses to adopt effective strategies but minimize marketing expenses.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Insiders have been downplaying the likelihood of Newcastle being busy on the incoming front for months and the window has matched those expectations.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Climate change, which Trump has consistently downplayed and Newsom has sought to make a priority, is also seen as playing a role in the natural disaster playing out in Los Angeles.Julia Mueller, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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To have the charge dismissed, a person must first plead guilty or no contest, agree to a treatment plan and then successfully complete that program.Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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She was dismissed in June 2024 after a run of seven games without a win.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jean-Baptiste, her mouth set in a tight-lipped frown, her eyes ablaze with fear and loathing, soft-pedals nothing.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
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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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“De-emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-emphasize. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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