dimmer
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The trouble is, Earth-like planets can be more than a billion times dimmer than their host star.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Actor, singer and "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane wrote on X that "the world is a dimmer place without her."
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Of the roughly 10 repeating systems identified so far, four have shown flares that become progressively dimmer.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
The UK Health Security Agency says the event can make the Sun appear dimmer than usual, making it easier to look at directly.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
A hush swept over the bank as Mr. Drysdale stepped inside, his eyes blinking a few moments as he adjusted to the dimmer gaslight of the bank’s ornate lobby.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
In addition to turning off your lights whenever possible, motion sensors, dimmers, and shields for light fixtures that direct nighttime glare downward can help reduce light pollution.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 14, 2024
Lastly, set the mood with dimmers on your lighting.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
With dimmers, movement sensors and more, the tools exist to light our nights differently.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2023
They keep over a dozen lights in any given room, many on dimmers and low wattage.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
Down on the road an occasional truck passed by with its dimmers on.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
