1
as in brightened
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in shoved
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matted
Verb
-
Since its discovery, the comet has brightened in magnitude and is becoming more and more visible.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Kindling his broad grin and clean laughter brightened even the most discouraging day.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Cargill's time with the title was cut short, as Naomi shoved her off a platform and onto a parked car.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Jones attempted to help the quarterback up to his feet before Rodgers quickly shoved him aside.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Even after multiple diagnoses, her optimism never dimmed.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
-
Imagine an Omni-Universe once glimmering with celestial radiance now dimmed by the cold bluish glow of digital screens.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
There was speculation that Dombrowski's comments could mean the team is trying to trade him, but Dombrowski quickly squashed those rumors, stating his importance to the team.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Also in our interview above, the two actors discuss whether the Forefront threat has really been squashed.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Such comparisons are too easily drawn, with too much self-righteousness, as though the guilt for what was done to the Jews could be lightened just a little by likening them to their own murderers.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
-
The earlier layoff constituted 8% of staff, which will mean Lionsgate will have lightened its head count by 13% when this round of downsizing is done.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Drivers have limited visibility at night, and many neighborhoods are crowded during trick-or-treat hours, so crossing at corners and looking both ways is essential.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Most hikers head to McAfee Knob, a rocky outcropping that's a favorite photography stop along the Appalachian Trail, so it's often crowded.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Jones found more than 95% of this species bleached in their survey area.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Diesel also showed denim bleached from the inside out, creating an x-ray effect on the garment.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Hopes of Orange County renters for any noteworthy discounting have faded.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
-
In time, the lyrical controversy faded, but it was never really resolved.—
Dan Beck,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Matted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share