1
: a device for regulating the intensity of an electric lighting unit
2
: low beam
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Magriñá suggests installing dimmers on all light switches so homeowners can adjust lighting at different times of day, promoting relaxation before bed and brighter light exposure during the day.
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Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Even thin clouds along the western horizon can obscure the dimmer planets, so check weather conditions before heading out.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Jim took a dimmer but resigned view that Microsoft's problems don't change how much companies like and use the product.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Some rooms are naturally dimmer than others, often due to small windows or because a space naturally gets less sun.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Even thin clouds along the western horizon can obscure the dimmer planets, so check weather conditions before heading out.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Jim took a dimmer but resigned view that Microsoft's problems don't change how much companies like and use the product.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Some rooms are naturally dimmer than others, often due to small windows or because a space naturally gets less sun.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Dimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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