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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
Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
But even the Carolina reaper pales in comparison to Pepper X, the Guinness World Record holder for hottest hot pepper, ranking in at a bear spray-like 2,693,000 SHUs.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
While white eyeshadow is replacing (or at least, complimenting) the white pedicure trend this season, Hill’s endorsement of cool, pale eyeshadow tones proves the look works best on deeper skin.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 July 2025
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
That pales in comparison to online investing giants including Charles Schwab, Fidelity or E-Trade, which have had decades to accumulate investors and acquire competing platforms.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
Granted, running a company into the ground pales compared with running a nation into the ground, never mind a nation as strong as the United States.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
But even the Carolina reaper pales in comparison to Pepper X, the Guinness World Record holder for hottest hot pepper, ranking in at a bear spray-like 2,693,000 SHUs.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
Verb
Linen lovers will swoon over the $53 Easy Pull-on Pant in 100% Linen (over 60 percent off the original price), which comes in a pale pink stripe that’s begging to take you for a stroll along the Amalfi this summer.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
While white eyeshadow is replacing (or at least, complimenting) the white pedicure trend this season, Hill’s endorsement of cool, pale eyeshadow tones proves the look works best on deeper skin.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 July 2025
Noun
That pales in comparison to health and wellness’ 201.2 percent increase and beauty’s 46.6 percent uptick.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
That pales in comparison to online investing giants including Charles Schwab, Fidelity or E-Trade, which have had decades to accumulate investors and acquire competing platforms.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pale
Adjective
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Staining not only revives faded wood but also helps protect it from sun, moisture and insects.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Select a faded flower and follow the stem down, cutting it 12 inches or more below the bloom, deep into the plant to encourage more long stems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
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Similar prompts yielded images of a skull with glowing eyes hovering above an ornate cross, and another pallid, blank-eyed woman — this one hooded, with a halo of fire, crying blood.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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My skin was pallid, and lesions covered the inside of my mouth.—
Suleika Jaouad,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Stories come to life only through concrete, sensory details, but my father only spoke in vague and abstract terms.—
Margot Singer
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Though vague, Galvin said case law suggests reasonable means that the rules are consistent with the culture and character of the type of community.—
Nora O’Neill
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Preserved fetuses hung submerged in jars, swollen from preservation fluid and bleached to a uniform, milky white.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The key to the bleaching properties of lemons lies in their acidic content.—
Rosie McCall,
Discover Magazine,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Their light and fresh tones evoke thoughts of sunny days and relaxed, vacation-ready style.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
13 July 2025
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In early spring, a flyer began appearing on light poles in small towns all over Michigan's Thumb.—
John Carlisle,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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That memory, faint but enduring, was set in the downstairs den of their home.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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The Milky Way appears as a faint, hazy band stretching across the sky, almost like a cloud made of stars.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Sunscreen, chlorine, saltwater, and even rough drying habits can wear down the fabric, leaving colors faded and suits stretched out.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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The longwear formula is built to resist creasing, fading, and transferring, even in heat and humidity.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Cats are very much creatures of habit and many are very comfortable inside the protective (and solid) walls of their home.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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The firm isn’t afraid to add dramatic touches such as bold accent walls and sculptural lighting.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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“Pale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pale. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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