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as in faded
lacking intensity of color
we chose a very pale pink for the walls of the room
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as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
after a week with the flu, she was deathly pale and noticeably thinner
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
a pale outline off in the distance proved to be someone out for a walk
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as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt
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Recent Examples of pale
Anna Watts, New York Times, 3 May 2025
For her ceremony in N.Y.C., the actress opted for pale green in the form of a flowing Carolina Herrera gown (which coordinated with wife Christine Marinoni's tie) and got her fix of bridal white with a bouquet of peonies.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Directly compared to olo, laser teal pales in comparison.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
That flare-up pales in comparison with the current maelstrom, which jeopardizes not just Gascón’s own campaign, but that of the movie named after, and thus inextricable from, her character.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Unlike other parts of the Tonto, where the ground between native plants and trees is covered with dry grasses, the earth is pale, crusty and barren, like it’s meant to be.
—Anna Watts, New York Times, 3 May 2025
For her ceremony in N.Y.C., the actress opted for pale green in the form of a flowing Carolina Herrera gown (which coordinated with wife Christine Marinoni's tie) and got her fix of bridal white with a bouquet of peonies.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
But for as far as Sanders fell, the velocity of his descent pales when compared to that of Ewers, whose initial potential far eclipsed even Sanders’ greatest heights.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Directly compared to olo, laser teal pales in comparison.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Trade in valuations are poor in the U.K. and Europe compared to the U.S., while Google’s pricing pales in comparison to Samsung.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
That flare-up pales in comparison with the current maelstrom, which jeopardizes not just Gascón’s own campaign, but that of the movie named after, and thus inextricable from, her character.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pale
Adjective
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Her devotees are still sweating through workouts at a faded gym in Queens.—
Alex Vadukul,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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It’s all come a long way from Tennant’s time in a house of eight girls at university, laundry drying racks layered with shapeless, faded underwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
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My skin was pallid, and lesions covered the inside of my mouth.—
Suleika Jaouad,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The paintings are brushy and pallid, seemingly hinting at a dissatisfaction with commodified products such as these.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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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
Verb
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Most modern manufacturers bleach white office paper with chlorine dioxide, which creates fewer byproducts than chlorine bleach and breaks down quickly.1 Some use entirely chlorine-free methods for bleaching.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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The first two mass bleaching events in history occurred in 1998 and 2010.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Smaller rooms tend to work better in the darker hues, while larger airy rooms work better in lighter colors.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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On the other hand, green tea tends to taste lighter, with a grassier flavor.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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It’s filled with no-nonsense retinol and has a faint medicinal smell.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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As threats from insurgents faded, crackdowns by an authoritarian government surged.—
Mitra Taj,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Jewett added that the impact of the academies extends beyond the walls of high school, and includes building relationships between local business, parents and the broader community.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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Soon thereafter, Smith’s art began disappearing from the walls of aging franchises — only to resurface on the underground market for thousands of dollars.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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“Pale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pale. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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