1
: a device for regulating the intensity of an electric lighting unit
2
: low beam
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Because eclipsed moons appear dimmer than normal, a clear, unobstructed view low to the horizon will be needed to catch the lunar show.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
This string of 150 lights from Amazon provides up to eight hours of full brightness, or up to 18 hours on one of the dimmer settings.
—Christopher Murray
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The goal is to create small pockets of light throughout the room, and a dimmer can also do wonders.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Compared to the Pro phones, the base model doesn't have quite as much dynamic range, and photos in challenging light will trend a bit dimmer.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
This string of 150 lights from Amazon provides up to eight hours of full brightness, or up to 18 hours on one of the dimmer settings.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The goal is to create small pockets of light throughout the room, and a dimmer can also do wonders.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Compared to the Pro phones, the base model doesn't have quite as much dynamic range, and photos in challenging light will trend a bit dimmer.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dimmer
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“Dimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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