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
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Hitting a wall and climbing it By early 2025, the spark of Veikka Viskari’s fall had dimmed.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Some cells glowed brightly due to high activity, others dimmed with weaker expression, while some switched off entirely.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
As for me, whatever posturing impulse had compelled my attendance at the 10-year had dimmed considerably.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
She’s also shared that seeing Kelce move on publicly hasn’t dimmed her own light.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As the ovation surpassed 20 minutes, and in a clear effort to get the room to disperse, the lights were dimmed in the theatre.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The star power of the Valkyries’ final homestand has dimmed, but the excitement of a stunning playoff push remains bright and unabated.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
This causes the moon to appear darker or dimmed.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 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
Eternal Aura reflects the brilliance of Black creativity that cannot be dimmed, evolving through every drape, print, and body, a glow that endures across generations.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Hitting a wall and climbing it By early 2025, the spark of Veikka Viskari’s fall had dimmed.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Some cells glowed brightly due to high activity, others dimmed with weaker expression, while some switched off entirely.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
As for me, whatever posturing impulse had compelled my attendance at the 10-year had dimmed considerably.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
She’s also shared that seeing Kelce move on publicly hasn’t dimmed her own light.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As the ovation surpassed 20 minutes, and in a clear effort to get the room to disperse, the lights were dimmed in the theatre.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The star power of the Valkyries’ final homestand has dimmed, but the excitement of a stunning playoff push remains bright and unabated.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
This causes the moon to appear darker or dimmed.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimmed
Adjective
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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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Justin shares Jack with wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber, and while the couple often shares photos of their son, his face is often obscured.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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And while the game gives some basic tutorials for new abilities, a few mechanics seem intentionally obscured.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Interestingly, Lorraine has taught Judy to ward off her frightening visions by using a nursery rhyme, effectively teaching her to suppress her dark side.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Dolphins wear white jerseys at home for afternoon games, forcing opponents to wear darker colors that absorb more heat.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since opening in 1991, the café has blurred the lines between restaurant, nightclub, and theater.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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For two days, climbers and onlookers gathered around a 45-foot wall—an ephemeral monument suspended above water—where the edges between sport, spectacle, and cultural communion blurred.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His awkward body language and soft gaze exhibit a boyish tenderness, clouded only by the erratic outbursts of his condition.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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The better-than-expected results were clouded by concerns over Nvidia's future in China.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The name comes from how their interior walls were blackened from burning peat.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Currently, according to Applebee's website, menu items include bourbon street chicken and shrimp, hot honey glazed chicken and blackened Cajun salmon.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, this year, the spectacle was overshadowed by controversy when videos surfaced of tourists leaving their vehicles and crowding dangerously close to the animals in order to get the best pictures and videos.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Compelling as that is, the mystery of Roman's whereabouts is nearly overshadowed by the arrival of a serial killer that's equal parts Jigsaw and the Riddler.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Dimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimmed. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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