take away from (something)
idiom
: to reduce the value or importance of (something)
The ugly door takes away from the beauty of the house.
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Grecerelle Scalloped Knit Cardigan $20 at Amazon The budget-friendly price doesn’t take away from the quality, either.
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
This is nothing to take away from Allen, who can shape-shift into whatever the Bills need to get the job done, whether as a passer or a runner.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
The Celtics have consistently dominated opponents with Luke Kornet on the court, even during this rut, but his additional opportunities take away from Hauser’s chances.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
That shouldn’t take away from the fact that Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King — which, recall, initially started softer than expected — now leads a global weekend for the 6th time in a row.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
This is nothing to take away from Allen, who can shape-shift into whatever the Bills need to get the job done, whether as a passer or a runner.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
The Celtics have consistently dominated opponents with Luke Kornet on the court, even during this rut, but his additional opportunities take away from Hauser’s chances.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
That shouldn’t take away from the fact that Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King — which, recall, initially started softer than expected — now leads a global weekend for the 6th time in a row.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Take away from (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20away%20from%20%28something%29. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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