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When the full moon appears, the moon will look smaller and dimmer than usual.—Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 According to standard theories, that should mean a much dimmer and less energetic nebula.—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026 Avoid lighting that's too dim or too bright, and install dimmers to control the mood.—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026 To the lower right of Sirius is Mirzam, a dimmer but distinct star that marks the hound’s elevated paw.—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dimmer