detract from
phrasal verb
detracted from; detracting from; detracts from
formal
: to reduce the strength, value, or importance of (something)
They worried that the scandal would seriously detract from her chances for reelection.
The overcooked vegetables detracted somewhat from an otherwise fine meal.
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Science popularization should not be considered as inferior to or detracting from traditional scientific research.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Turano explained that obesity is not only one of the most common medical diseases in pets in the U.S. but also one that detracts from their mental well-being.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Whereas red carpet hosts are typically in classic gowns or suits that don’t detract from the stars, Jiwa’s willingness to turn heads and go for it is utterly refreshing.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
However, maintaining the same roster didn’t detract from the cult of personality around the new boss.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Turano explained that obesity is not only one of the most common medical diseases in pets in the U.S. but also one that detracts from their mental well-being.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Whereas red carpet hosts are typically in classic gowns or suits that don’t detract from the stars, Jiwa’s willingness to turn heads and go for it is utterly refreshing.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
However, maintaining the same roster didn’t detract from the cult of personality around the new boss.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Detract from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detract%20from. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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