faintly
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From Curiosity's position, the panorama looks downhill toward the crater floor, while the distant rim of Gale Crater is only faintly visible along the horizon.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
And even then loud environmental vibrations such as a low-flying airplane or a heavy truck passing are no more than faintly perceived.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
I also believe creative people often avoid money conversations because they feel awkward, transactional or faintly vulgar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
I melted the butter and miso together until fragrant and faintly nutty, then brushed it over sourdough and baked the slices until deeply golden.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
It was charred black in places and tasted faintly of leather, but the day had left him ravenous; juice rolled down his chin.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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