into the background
idiom
: into the position of being less important
The war has pushed all other issues into the background.
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Hampton, who averaged 5.9 yards per rush in both his sophomore and junior seasons, met with the Chargers early in the draft process, but noticed that the team later faded into the background.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
But what if, instead of fading into the background, those sounds became the main act?
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Or that you’re supposed to wordlessly fade into the background of society, make dinner for everyone, fold the laundry, and never once complain.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
The main narrative fades into the background quickly, but that’s okay — the real fun is in exploring, making tough choices, and shaping your godlike character along the way.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
But what if, instead of fading into the background, those sounds became the main act?
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Or that you’re supposed to wordlessly fade into the background of society, make dinner for everyone, fold the laundry, and never once complain.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
The main narrative fades into the background quickly, but that’s okay — the real fun is in exploring, making tough choices, and shaping your godlike character along the way.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for into the background
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“Into the background.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20the%20background. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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