1
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
after wandering in the woods for hours, we had only a faint idea of where we were
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2
as in weak
lacking bodily strength
I was starting to feel a little faint after going so long without food
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as in daze
a temporary state of unconsciousness
shocking news can cause a person to fall into a faint
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as in to collapse
to lose consciousness
the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood
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Recent Examples of faint
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
This Week: May 19-25, 2025 As the moon continues to wane from being full last week, the night skies darken enough to find faint stars and constellations.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
German chocolate cakes are known for being rich desserts, so this homemade chocolate cake recipe is not one for the faint of taste buds.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Television personality Mehmet Oz was sworn in as the new administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid on Friday, but the Oval Office ceremony ended when a girl family member fainted.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The authors of the new study predict that looking for the faint glow from the weak photons living organisms emit will also have a practical application.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
This Week: May 19-25, 2025 As the moon continues to wane from being full last week, the night skies darken enough to find faint stars and constellations.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
The struggle is real at times and definitely not for the faint at heart.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
German chocolate cakes are known for being rich desserts, so this homemade chocolate cake recipe is not one for the faint of taste buds.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023
Verb
They were sent home then, too, but the family returned to the hospital yet again after their daughter fainted in her bathroom at home.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Television personality Mehmet Oz was sworn in as the new administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid on Friday, but the Oval Office ceremony ended when a girl family member fainted.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faint
Adjective
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This granular visibility transforms sustainability from a vague corporate initiative into precise, actionable intelligence, enabling manufacturers to make targeted improvements that collectively drive significant environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.—
David Ly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Therapists should be trained to help patients build grit and achieve goals, not just listen passively, offer vague reassurances, or affirm every feeling.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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And, in the long run, economists say that will translate to a weaker economy and a lower standard of living.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Thanks to a weak front sliding across Central Florida, Thursday will be a bit cooler than prior days.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The security perimeter collapses, and the risk increases exponentially.—
Craig Davies,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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And the fact that talks have not yet collapsed is an indication that the U.S. may be considering this red line.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Though famous for its hazy IPAs, Outer Range has stepped up its game in lagers, pilsners, stouts, saisons and Belgians.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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In the hazy light, the monochrome landscape seemed devoid of life.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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While Shawna and John were meant to be having a romantic anniversary dinner, Barb showed up unannounced and undermined Jennifer’s already feeble attempts at following the evening routine laid out for the young children.—
Sara Belcher,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Rather than attempt a feeble defense of himself, Nick attacks June for the same willful ignorance her mother accused her of in Alaska.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
Noun
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And the soundtrack, which includes tracks from H.E.R, Nipsey Hussle and Victoria Monét, will have your ears in a love trance too.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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By placing both Washington and the camera filming him in close-up on a moving dolly outside the ballroom, Lee created the impression that Malcolm was floating through space, in a trance of stoic anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Trump threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union and a separate 25% tariff on Apple products in early morning social media posts, sending markets swooning in his latest display of mercurial power.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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The oilfield services provider that Wright founded, Liberty Energy, has swooned nearly 46% since Trump’s inauguration.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The blue, silver, and lavender sparkly dress featured a corseted waist and sweetheart neckline—a silhouette and style straight from the Lauren Sánchez school of style—and delicate silver stilettos that flashed her pale pink pedicure.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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And then, to drive the dagger into Michaela even more, Simone walks down the stairs in a stunning pale blue dress that Michaela had made for her.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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“Faint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faint. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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