dimmer
Example Sentences
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"It's not a binary on/off effect; it can be a scaled response, like a dimmer, depending on the light you shine on it," she said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
The drop in sentiment mostly reflected dimmer short-term expectations, with many consumers staying more optimistic about longer-term prospects, Hsu said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
"Though the Sun was very slightly dimmer, levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide were much higher."
From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025
If they start to doubt the future sales are indeed probable, they are likely to take a dimmer view of a company’s outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
The owl paused, turned away from her and looked again at the entrance to his hollow; the patch of light it admitted was growing steadily dimmer.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
