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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
Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The pop-rock cuts on the LP pale in comparison to her future work, and with the record attached to her starring role on Hannah Montana, Meet Miley Cyrus feels less like an introduction to Miley Cyrus and more of an extension of Miley Stewart.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 18 June 2025
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
While white eyeshadow is replacing (or at least, complimenting) the white pedicure trend this season, Hill’s endorsement of cool, pale eyeshadow tones proves the look works best on deeper skin.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 July 2025
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
This paled in comparison to Vice President Kamala Harris’s $1.2 billion.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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Adjective
But Dave’s sales pale in comparison to some of its more ferocious competitors: Chick-Fil-A averaged $9.3 million at its free-standing and drive-thru restaurants last year, while Raising Cane’s reportedly hit $6.2 million in average unit volume.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The pop-rock cuts on the LP pale in comparison to her future work, and with the record attached to her starring role on Hannah Montana, Meet Miley Cyrus feels less like an introduction to Miley Cyrus and more of an extension of Miley Stewart.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
Linen lovers will swoon over the $53 Easy Pull-on Pant in 100% Linen (over 60 percent off the original price), which comes in a pale pink stripe that’s begging to take you for a stroll along the Amalfi this summer.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
While white eyeshadow is replacing (or at least, complimenting) the white pedicure trend this season, Hill’s endorsement of cool, pale eyeshadow tones proves the look works best on deeper skin.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 July 2025
Noun
The surreal experience paled in comparison to Bhengu waking up in the middle of the night to watch Loons games on Apple TV on the other side of the world.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
This paled in comparison to Vice President Kamala Harris’s $1.2 billion.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pale
Adjective
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Staining not only revives faded wood but also helps protect it from sun, moisture and insects.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Select a faded flower and follow the stem down, cutting it 12 inches or more below the bloom, deep into the plant to encourage more long stems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Robert Vaughn is a particularly pallid villain, and the movie’s case against computers, uh, hasn’t aged too well.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Rickman’s Snape was almost cartoonish with his hawk nose and long, straight black hair and pallid skin.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Diners and customers still face overwhelming menus, vague promotions, delayed support and unclear pricing.—
Maulikkumar Pandya,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In an era where social media dictates public perception, silence or vague messaging can speak volumes.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Rising sea temperatures compound the damage, triggering bleaching events that cause coral to expel their life-giving algae.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Paper towel pulp may be bleached during this process or left unbleached and natural.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The choice of hue followed Princess Kate's go-to manicure trend: light pinks and other more neutral nail polishes.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Keeping things light, Springfield then mimed getting up to leave before sitting back with a smile.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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These pictures reveal faint details that were previously invisible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Bell Labs gave me free rein to engineer new systems that would detect those extremely faint signals.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The brand recommends avoiding dabbing or blotting after applying the spray, as this can cause the fragrance to break down and fade.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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The celestial trio will remain close to each other throughout the night, with Saturn and Neptune eventually fading from sight in the southern sky when the sun rises on July 16.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The ball kicked off the wall near the foul line, allowing Sosa to score from first to bring the Sox within 3-2.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Earlier this year, the European Commission rejected funding for the drone wall.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Pale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pale. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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