dimmer

Example Sentences

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"It's not a binary on/off effect; it can be a scaled response, like a dimmer, depending on the light you shine on it," she said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The drop in sentiment mostly reflected dimmer short-term expectations, with many consumers staying more optimistic about longer-term prospects, Hsu said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

On social media, where the gathering has exploded, it looks like a multigenerational nightclub that could use dimmer lighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

If they start to doubt the future sales are indeed probable, they are likely to take a dimmer view of a company’s outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Harry’s lamp seemed to grow dimmer as the cold gray light that precedes sunrise slowly crept into the room.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling