as in marred
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
a false accusation that nonetheless tarnished her reputation
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Verb
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Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The interiors feature raw, unpolished concrete walls and ceilings, thoughtfully juxtaposed with soft timber furnishings in a traditional Norwegian style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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Oddly, the robot's physical controls also feel unpolished.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Amazon objected to the 2022 warehouse election results, alleging the Amazon Labor Union and the federal labor board had tainted the vote.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Some see all Russians and their cultural heritage as irredeemably tainted by imperial thinking, a view heavily influenced by post-colonial studies in American academia.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That number includes children, who represent 16 percent of those poisoned and 27 percent of all fatalities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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And guess what, hospitals are seeing cases of vitamin A toxicity — of kids poisoned by being fed too many vitamins instead of being vaccinated.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If your outdoor rug is looking a little dingy, or worse, a little soap and water and some spot-cleaning can get rid of grime and stains and get it back to a presentable state.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Rain and seasonal climate can leave your home's exterior – including concrete, decking, walkways, patios, steps and more – dingy.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Through the park fence, across Essex Street, and up on the sixth floor of a prewar building hung their small, dim apartment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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Our plants cannot go from dim, indoor lighting to super bright full sun outside.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The decision followed lackluster updates on the state of the consumer and the housing market , along with lower-than-expected inflation readings the week prior.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
21 June 2025
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This discount signifies investor skepticism regarding BP’s changing strategy, lackluster earnings, and structural challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Enzo Maresca’s side earned a relatively comfortable three points thanks to goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández – LAFC had chances to score, though lacked that final piece of quality – but the action on the pitch was far from the most eye-catching aspect of what was a drab affair.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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The American and Egyptian sides 0-0 draw was drab and uninspiring but plenty of talent is yet to take the field.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Tarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarnished. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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