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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
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
Showcasing the brand’s signature pale pink, the boutique blends warm neutrals with refined textures.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Anderson, a warm yet reserved figure sporting a pale blue suit with a red tie and the Jamaican flag proudly pinned to his lapel, said leadership and focus are essential, now more than ever.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 June 2025
But college graduate unemployment pales in importance to underemployment.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
But even the Carolina reaper pales in comparison to Pepper X, the Guinness World Record holder for hottest hot pepper, ranking in at a bear spray-like 2,693,000 SHUs.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
Showcasing the brand’s signature pale pink, the boutique blends warm neutrals with refined textures.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Verb
German cockroaches are ¼ to 3/8 inches long and pale brown or tan with two dark streaks behind the head.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Anderson, a warm yet reserved figure sporting a pale blue suit with a red tie and the Jamaican flag proudly pinned to his lapel, said leadership and focus are essential, now more than ever.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
That pales in comparison to the year's biggest premiere haul, A Minecraft Movie, which raked in a record-breaking $157 million back in April, and to Lilo & Stitch, which opened to $145.5 million over Memorial Day weekend.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 June 2025
But college graduate unemployment pales in importance to underemployment.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 13 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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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
Adjective
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Brooks said Act 372 was vague and imposed problems on librarians and bookstore owners trying to avoid prosecution.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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All of these legal tests, however, are quite vague.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Sadly, that night will feature a bright sky bleached by a nearly full moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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To build his character’s look, Hamill asked the hair and makeup team to bleach out all the color from his hair and mustache, then tried on a few pairs of glasses.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Pros could work even faster and more seamlessly with the various attachments and pack lighter when traveling domestically.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
1 July 2025
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The rooftop bar and restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy light bites and cocktails during warmer months overlooking views of the city.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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If that happens, a person may become confused and dizzy, and feel faint.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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The headband usually has to be readjusted ahead of the next wear, as the sound can be faint if the headphones are not perfectly positioned over the ears.—
Rebecca Taylor,
Outside Online,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Once the uncertainty begins to fade, capital returns more quickly than most anticipate.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The red measurement markings also have a tendency to fade over time, especially with frequent dishwasher use.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Human smugglers, often linked to drug cartels, have used tunnels, ladders and power tools to cross walls.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Its body measures just 7 feet (2.1 m) long thanks in large part to a vertical rear wall that does away with the typical tailgate galley.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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“Pale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pale. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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