watered-down

Example Sentences

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Taiwan is not officially represented at the forum, and China, for the second consecutive year, has sent a watered-down delegation that does not include its defence minister.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Serkis’ “Animal Farm” wastes no time confirming suspicions that it’s a watered-down version of Orwell’s dystopic classic.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

But the BMA ended the talks saying the deal - and in particular the pay progression element - had been watered-down at the last minute.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A watered-down definition, meanwhile, could end up allowing certain ultraprocessed foods to fly under the radar, especially if food companies find a way to get around whatever UPF definition or label is proposed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Her skin was light gold, like watered-down honey.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi