as in minimized
to reduce in apparent importance
he self-deprecatingly downplays his own contributions to the festival's success
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Recent Examples of downplayed
Judy Randall, the nonpartisan head of Minnesota’s Office of the Legislative Auditor, said that multiple state agencies under the Walz administration have repeatedly downplayed and ignored looming oversight failures, according to a CNN report.
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Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
In hopes of resurrecting the deal, the Biden-Harris administration once again gave billions in sanctions relief to Iran and once again downplayed its bad behavior.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, both Israel and the US downplayed the effectiveness of the strike.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
How much help is unclear, given that a couple of weeks ago general manager Chris Getz downplayed the possibility of his team being aggressive during the winter.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Miller downplayed any notion Walz was anxious heading into Tuesday night thanks to his long tenure in politics.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Sep. 2024
The Astros downplayed his availability for the series, which would be a major hit to their offense.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 30 Sep. 2024
Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
In hopes of resurrecting the deal, the Biden-Harris administration once again gave billions in sanctions relief to Iran and once again downplayed its bad behavior.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, both Israel and the US downplayed the effectiveness of the strike.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
How much help is unclear, given that a couple of weeks ago general manager Chris Getz downplayed the possibility of his team being aggressive during the winter.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Miller downplayed any notion Walz was anxious heading into Tuesday night thanks to his long tenure in politics.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Sep. 2024
The Astros downplayed his availability for the series, which would be a major hit to their offense.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Downplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downplayed. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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