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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The wood notes are distinctive but well integrated into the background, adding complexity but without the tannic harshness and woodiness commonly found in ultra-aged Kentucky whiskeys.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This isn’t a fragrance that fades into the background after an hour or two.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
Overshadowed by the flashier personalities above the line, many of the lower-level contributors fade into the background, an unfortunate case of making a point a little too well.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
Even something that has faded into the background can change, and that’s especially true for search engines.
—Ben Guarino, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This isn’t a fragrance that fades into the background after an hour or two.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
Overshadowed by the flashier personalities above the line, many of the lower-level contributors fade into the background, an unfortunate case of making a point a little too well.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
Even something that has faded into the background can change, and that’s especially true for search engines.
—Ben Guarino, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Into the background.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20the%20background. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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