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dimmer

[dim-er] / ˈdɪm ər /




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The contradiction between a relatively warm early Earth and a cooler, dimmer Sun is known as the Faint Young Sun paradox.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

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

As time ticked by, slowly but surely the Moon obscured more of the Sun - acting like a dimmer switch as it did so.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

I didn’t move as it grew dimmer still.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata

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

Put dimmers on your switches, and use side table lamps or sconces next to your bed so you don’t have to get up to turn the light off.

From Seattle Times Jun. 2, 2023

With dimmers, movement sensors and more, the tools exist to light our nights differently.

From Washington Post Feb. 1, 2023

Once found, you’re prompted to name your home and set up rooms — yes, the new app organizes devices around rooms, not groups of smart devices attached to steering devices like dimmers and switches.

From The Verge May 25, 2022

Down on the road an occasional truck passed by with its dimmers on.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson



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