dimmer
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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 would’ve expected his bright eyes to look dimmer in the night, but instead they seem to reflect the light coming from the windows above us.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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
With dimmers, movement sensors and more, the tools exist to light our nights differently.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2023
Think decorative pendants and sconces that emphasize ambience for any activity; dimmers make adjustments easy, so any space can be more multifunctional.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
Installing layers of lighting with multiple fixtures — and using dimmers to control those fixtures — can create a more inviting atmosphere and allow light levels to be adjusted for various activities.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2022
Down on the road an occasional truck passed by with its dimmers on.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
