pales

VERB

become, make lighter or weakened

Synonyms

STRONG

blanch decrease dim diminish dull fade faint lessen muddy tarnish whiten

WEAK

go white grow dull lose color lose luster

Antonyms

STRONG

brighten develop enlarge expand extend grow increase raise strengthen

WEAK

darken glow radiate

Example Sentences

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The recent flurry of activity pales in comparison to what unions were accomplishing in their 1950s heyday and the decades following.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

However, this all pales in comparison to prime-aged fathers who have participation rates that frequently approach and surpass 95%, irrespective of their child’s age.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But that pales in comparison to the money being spent by some media and other companies that produce their own bashes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

His $120 million earnings from PGA Tour purses pales in comparison to what he has made in endorsements — an estimated $2 billion, most notably from Nike.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Slowly the grey light trickles into the post and pales the flashes of the shells.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque