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
Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
My human thoughts dimmed, my animal senses sharpened.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The power of that moment didn’t end when the lights dimmed.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Clearly, her drive to be a champion hasn’t dimmed.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
On April 12, 1962, Black men, women, and children packed into Philadelphia’s Times Auditorium and milled about to the low, rhythmic beating of African drums until the lights dimmed and Moore took the stage.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
And even after the lights dimmed, the party kept going.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Her adventurous spirit never dimmed.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
However, the same platform has dimmed the excitement of finding a special piece.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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
After dinner, the lights dimmed and a screen blinked on.
—Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
My human thoughts dimmed, my animal senses sharpened.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The power of that moment didn’t end when the lights dimmed.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Clearly, her drive to be a champion hasn’t dimmed.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
On April 12, 1962, Black men, women, and children packed into Philadelphia’s Times Auditorium and milled about to the low, rhythmic beating of African drums until the lights dimmed and Moore took the stage.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
And even after the lights dimmed, the party kept going.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Her adventurous spirit never dimmed.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
However, the same platform has dimmed the excitement of finding a special piece.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimmed
Adjective
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By becoming the light in a darkened world, everyone becomes a firefly that helps to illuminate the way back home to each other.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Compare that with bigger names like Rolex or Patek Philippe, where the payoff for spending more is deliberately obscured.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The sky was cloudless and dark with the moon’s light now below the horizon.—
Sheeka Sanahori,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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Bordered by antique wood pillar columns, the custom wood and glass front doors lead into a rotunda foyer displaying dark polished hardwood floors that run throughout the interiors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images Rain Saturday evening at Camp Randall Stadium blurred the cardinal lights and the faces that had grown familiar with disappointment.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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From there, his sound became one of the most sought-after in the industry, shaping hits that blurred the lines between grit and groove.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Their days are clouded by a feeling of hopelessness in their financial stability and the job market, combined with their basic need to survive amidst rising rent and grocery costs.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
11 Nov. 2025
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Many of the Louvre’s purchases are clouded in a certain secrecy, particularly regarding the purchase price.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The footage from drone cameras shows a large area of industrial Louisville charred and blackened from smoke and fire damage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Skip any skins that look moldy, blackened, or spoiled.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Flack’s professional life was occasionally overshadowed by turmoil in her personal life.—
Tim Chan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ray said that like the UAE, Saudi Arabia has a deep economic and strategic interest in Sudan, including making sure it is not overshadowed by its regional rivals.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Dimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimmed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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