as in darkened
being without light or without much light
a dimmed lounge where students like to rest and sleep
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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the storm clouds dimmed our view of the city from the airplane
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Recent Examples of dimmed
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Those manageable payments will linger well after the glow of your trip has dimmed.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
If the cutoffs weren’t always precise and some of the phrasing in the softer sections was a little wooly, that hardly dimmed the pleasure.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Theater lights should be dimmed in his honor.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That has sent oil prices soaring and dimmed the outlook for stocks across the globe.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Both groups also stopped eating and dimmed the lights three hours before bedtime, timing their last meal or snack with their individual sleep schedules.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
During one point of the vigil, the lights dimmed and people held candles in a circle.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
The crew has dimmed the cabin within the Orion spacecraft and the astronauts are taking turns observing the moon's surface through its windows.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Those manageable payments will linger well after the glow of your trip has dimmed.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
If the cutoffs weren’t always precise and some of the phrasing in the softer sections was a little wooly, that hardly dimmed the pleasure.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Theater lights should be dimmed in his honor.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That has sent oil prices soaring and dimmed the outlook for stocks across the globe.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Both groups also stopped eating and dimmed the lights three hours before bedtime, timing their last meal or snack with their individual sleep schedules.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
During one point of the vigil, the lights dimmed and people held candles in a circle.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimmed
Adjective
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the background, a spoked wheel leaned against the building on one side, and a man stared at the ground, his face nearly obscured by a cowboy hat.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Investigators later said some records appeared to have been altered with White Out or obscured, allowing the spending to go unnoticed for months.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Set dark green pieces aside separately.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to Instagram, Hudson’s makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, volumized her lashes with a few swipes of a smudge-free mascara, blurred her pores using a mattifying powder, defined her pout with a long-lasting lip liner, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Calloway became internet-famous for her Instagram captions, elaborate personal storytelling, and a series of public controversies that blurred the boundary between confession and performance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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On film, the romance between Carol and Therese is captured with a quiet boldness in imagery inspired by the works of Edward Hopper and Vivian Maier, often rendered dreamy through windows streaked by rain or clouded with cigarette smoke.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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For him, rap was always the dream, even when self-doubt clouded the vision.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Loss of valuables in the ruins The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames, a reminder of the tragedy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While popular, the Air Jordan 10 was only worn briefly by Jordan following his first NBA retirement and was overshadowed by its predecessor, the Air Jordan 11, which is widely considered to be one of the best sneakers of all time.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once overshadowed by its famous neighbor, Mobile is carving out its own culinary identity with historic flavors and a growing national spotlight.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Dimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimmed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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