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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Some of the side plots bog the film down and take away from the core of seeing Rust and Lucas staying one step ahead of those trailing them including a posse formed by Helm along the way, and an encounter with a widow and her son that pads Fimmel’s role.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The stain didn’t take away from the beauty of the look, but moments like this are a reminder that even the stars deal with annoying beauty slip-ups.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2025
But just because the pick lacked drama shouldn’t take away from the excitement of what Warren brings to the Colts’ offense.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
What are we supposed to take away from that reveal?
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The stain didn’t take away from the beauty of the look, but moments like this are a reminder that even the stars deal with annoying beauty slip-ups.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2025
But just because the pick lacked drama shouldn’t take away from the excitement of what Warren brings to the Colts’ offense.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
What are we supposed to take away from that reveal?
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 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 8 May. 2025.
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