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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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
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As Democrats are hoping to take Collins’ seat in November 2026 anything that detracts from this is likely to be seen as a blow by the party.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Something for everyone Other hotel brands with both adults-only and family-friendly properties in their portfolios are seeing similar interest in kid-free options that arguably complement rather than detract from their family offerings.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
As Democrats are hoping to take Collins’ seat in November 2026 anything that detracts from this is likely to be seen as a blow by the party.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The new dark spinning ride is inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' 1874 symphonic tone poem, and revealing any more details would detract from the ride’s ghostly allure.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for detract from
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“Detract from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detract%20from. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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