de-emphasize Synonyms

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reduce the emphasis

The new branding strategy aims to de-emphasize the company's focus on luxury and instead highlight its commitment to sustainability.
The teacher suggested de-emphasizing rote memorization in favor of more interactive learning activities.
The therapist advised her patient to de-emphasize external validation and focus on building self-esteem from within.
In his speech, the politician tried to de-emphasize controversial topics and instead focus on areas of common ground.
The coach decided to de-emphasize winning and losing and instead emphasized personal growth and improvement.
The manager chose to de-emphasize hierarchical structures in the workplace to foster a more collaborative environment.
The designer opted to de-emphasize bright colors and intricate patterns in the new collection, opting for a more minimalist aesthetic.
The parents decided to de-emphasize material possessions and instead prioritize experiences and family time.
The professor recommended de-emphasizing textbook readings and instead assigning more hands-on, practical assignments.
The company's new marketing campaign seeks to de-emphasize product features and instead focus on the emotional benefits of using the product.

reduce the emphasis

minimize, soft-pedal, dismiss, downplay, underplay,play down, denigrate, understate, run down, deprecate

overdo, elaborate, overdraw, overdo, embellish, magnify, pad, overdraw, embellish, pad

The new branding strategy aims to de-emphasize the company's focus on luxury and instead highlight its commitment to sustainability.

The teacher suggested de-emphasizing rote memorization in favor of more interactive learning activities.

The therapist advised her patient to de-emphasize external validation and focus on building self-esteem from within.

In his speech, the politician tried to de-emphasize controversial topics and instead focus on areas of common ground.