as in pale
lacking a healthy skin color
the shock of the news left him paled and shaking
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as in faded
to make white or whiter by removing color
the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt
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Recent Examples of paled
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
For many Saudis, this war has paled in comparison to the one which followed Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, all of these explanations paled in comparison to the big one.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The stakes paled in comparison to the 2024 NBA Finals, but Friday’s primetime showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics carried a heightened sense of emotion for both teams.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Torok’s photos were part of the administration’s effort to shape public opinion – though many commentators pointed out that those efforts have paled in comparison to past American war efforts.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
That paled in comparison with Canada and Britain, which respectively signed eight and 12 documents with China last month during visits by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Britain’s Starmer.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
The archivists and librarians of Ḫattuša and Alexandria could find emergent order in their holdings, but those collections paled in comparison to the flood of print.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Her sophomore season was good by most standards, but paled in comparison to her freshman season.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
For many Saudis, this war has paled in comparison to the one which followed Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, all of these explanations paled in comparison to the big one.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The stakes paled in comparison to the 2024 NBA Finals, but Friday’s primetime showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics carried a heightened sense of emotion for both teams.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Torok’s photos were part of the administration’s effort to shape public opinion – though many commentators pointed out that those efforts have paled in comparison to past American war efforts.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
That paled in comparison with Canada and Britain, which respectively signed eight and 12 documents with China last month during visits by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Britain’s Starmer.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
The archivists and librarians of Ḫattuša and Alexandria could find emergent order in their holdings, but those collections paled in comparison to the flood of print.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paled
Adjective
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Soften a razor-sharp stiletto with this intricate design that features a milky white base, pale pink tips, and chrome powder.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Prince William, Kate and baby George spent Easter in Australia in 2014 during their royal tour of the Commonwealth realm, where Kate wore the pale coat dress by her bridal designer with the Jane Taylor ribbon hat.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But then concerns about animal welfare rose, and the acute public-health risks faded.—
Rachel Sugar,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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The plot wasn’t far off, as so many once bustling towns — like the fictional Radiator Springs — nearly faded away after being bypassed by an interstate.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Out of the bloodstains shone a pair of bright blue eyes, and a heart was beating under the pallid skin that looked several sizes too big.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some vignettes had the grainy shading of excessive toner powder, while others were bleached out.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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The feat, coupled with her easygoing personality and signature bleached halo hair, launched her to global fame.—
Zara Irshad,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even the interest rate outlook brightened this week, with fed funds futures suddenly pricing in at least one cut by the end of the year.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% between 2014 and 2022, a new study using satellite images has revealed.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Paled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paled. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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