Examples of downplay in a Sentence
Athletes often downplay their injuries.
he self-deprecatingly downplays his own contributions to the festival's success
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Some preservationists and activists say both public officials and developers have downplayed finds to avoid a repetition of the public campaign to save the Miami Circle and the Met Miami elements.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Manager John Schneider quickly downplayed fears of a setback, clarifying Barger's visit was for an in-person assessment, not due to a new injury.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Korotaev downplayed its significance using simpler logic, comparing it with Russia’s far more damaging strategic air and missile campaign against Ukraine.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra at the time downplayed the confrontation, with the Heat routinely making peace after acquiring former Heat instigators.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Manager John Schneider quickly downplayed fears of a setback, clarifying Barger's visit was for an in-person assessment, not due to a new injury.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Korotaev downplayed its significance using simpler logic, comparing it with Russia’s far more damaging strategic air and missile campaign against Ukraine.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra at the time downplayed the confrontation, with the Heat routinely making peace after acquiring former Heat instigators.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
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“Downplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downplay. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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