dim
Example Sentences
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The lights are dim, and calming classical music plays from built-in speakers.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Despite dim prospects, a narrow path exists for a U.S.-Iran diplomatic deal to end the war, according to Middle East veterans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
"As the visible light began to flicker and dim, the infrared light spiked. Which could mean that the material blocking the star is hot -- so hot that it's glowing in the infrared."
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
They could also dim the odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
But even after getting it to spark, it seemed a sad and inconsequential attempt against the dim light and thick air.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
