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as in faded
lacking intensity of color
we chose a very pale pink for the walls of the room
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as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
after a week with the flu, she was deathly pale and noticeably thinner
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
a pale outline off in the distance proved to be someone out for a walk
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as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt
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Recent Examples of pale
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Other outfits include a black one-piece suit with cutouts on the sides, a pale yellow bikini, and a striped crochet bikini.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Harry Booth, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
For Adebayo, there still is a considerable gap to overcome, with his 10,001 points paling in comparison to Wade’s 21,556 with the Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
At the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Chase Infiniti stepped out in a satin pale pink gown with a cowl neckline.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Medium to pale skin tones usually pair well with most blonde shades.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Other outfits include a black one-piece suit with cutouts on the sides, a pale yellow bikini, and a striped crochet bikini.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
If that’s the case, the stakes of its fight with the Pentagon may pale in comparison with what’s to come.
—Harry Booth, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
For Adebayo, there still is a considerable gap to overcome, with his 10,001 points paling in comparison to Wade’s 21,556 with the Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
An evening in Milwaukee last week was an illuminating reminder that the Nuggets’ trade deadline dilemmas pale in comparison to others around the NBA this year.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
At the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Chase Infiniti stepped out in a satin pale pink gown with a cowl neckline.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pale
Adjective
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The names of the oldest Metro stations also contained micro-histories, so too the faded playbills of the theaters and chipped words at the tramcar stop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Actress Letitia Wright attended a Prada event in a faded denim and leather jacket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Out of the bloodstains shone a pair of bright blue eyes, and a heart was beating under the pallid skin that looked several sizes too big.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nor is this some vague or emotional objection.—
Kelsey Maurine Brickl,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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With such a sheer volume of work coming out, the anime market can get crowded, and its easy for these works to bleed together into a vague blob of gag comedies, action-adventure shows, and sickly-sweet romances.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some vignettes had the grainy shading of excessive toner powder, while others were bleached out.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unicharm could already turn these materials into other hygienic products like toilet paper, but a new ozone treatment designed to bleach, sterilize, and deodorize the pulp is widening the possibilities even further.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Later in the day, wine, beer, cocktails, and light bites are available at the pool, lobby area, and the sun porch off of the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the early evening, people walk along the edges of the course or stop with a drink and watch the light shift across the greens.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While attempting to catch them, officers heard a faint sound coming from a drainage pipe beneath them.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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To find them, scientists developed advanced computational methods that sift through massive datasets, using algorithms to scan millions of faint light sources and test billions of possible motion paths to pinpoint the slow, subtle movements of these distant worlds.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When momentum faded, the stock rolled over, and those same lines flipped to resistance on the way down.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The letters are printed on the sides of the keys rather than the top, which prevents fading.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Incense greets you in the entrance of the cozy spot, while Ethiopian music plays and artwork from Tedla’s own childhood home line the walls.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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In others, activists plastered flyers and banners on walls and public notice boards decrying the restrictions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Pale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pale. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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