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dimmer

[dim-er] / ˈdɪm ər /




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Investors had begun taking a dimmer view of the company even before news of the scandal broke.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

And why leave the bank while Europe’s economic outlook is growing dimmer?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

Once in operation, the Coronagraph Instrument will attempt to observe planets that are 100 million times dimmer than their host star, a significant improvement over James Webb.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 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

The light in the “youth” room is even dimmer than the rest of the ship.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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

“I love to put dimmers on everything,” she says.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

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

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

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson


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