as in darkened
being without light or without much light
a dimmed lounge where students like to rest and sleep
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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the storm clouds dimmed our view of the city from the airplane
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Recent Examples of dimmed
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Theater lights should be dimmed in his honor.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That has sent oil prices soaring and dimmed the outlook for stocks across the globe.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Two losses in the past three games severely have dimmed Cal’s hopes for an NCAA Tournament bid, but head coach Mark Madsen believes the Bears still have a decent shot to get into the field of 68.
—Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Both groups also stopped eating and dimmed the lights three hours before bedtime, timing their last meal or snack with their individual sleep schedules.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
During one point of the vigil, the lights dimmed and people held candles in a circle.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Though both groups dimmed their lights three hours before bed, no other sleep or eating adjustments were required.
—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Those manageable payments will linger well after the glow of your trip has dimmed.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Theater lights should be dimmed in his honor.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That has sent oil prices soaring and dimmed the outlook for stocks across the globe.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Two losses in the past three games severely have dimmed Cal’s hopes for an NCAA Tournament bid, but head coach Mark Madsen believes the Bears still have a decent shot to get into the field of 68.
—Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Both groups also stopped eating and dimmed the lights three hours before bedtime, timing their last meal or snack with their individual sleep schedules.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
During one point of the vigil, the lights dimmed and people held candles in a circle.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Though both groups dimmed their lights three hours before bed, no other sleep or eating adjustments were required.
—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimmed
Adjective
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Across 180 trials, the drone achieved a reported success rate ranging from 72 percent to 100 percent, demonstrating its ability to maneuver through cluttered and visually obscured environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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These were large, monochromatic canvases featuring roses and other motifs obscured by large X’s.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On the last night that anybody else reportedly saw Nancy, that camera caught a glimpse of a person clad in dark clothes, wearing gloves and a black balaclava, unidentifiable, standing at the threshold.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a portion that has been blurred, multiple shots can be heard.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Videos are blurred and don't show the man's condition.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Without shirking responsibility, the 52-year-old explained that her judgment had been clouded in part by other circumstances in her life.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Foster suffered a fractured right foot, a diagnosis that required surgery and immediately clouded his NCAA Tournament availability.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grace, her white lace dress blackened with blood, is smoking a cigarette outside of an incinerated mansion that belongs to her in-laws, the Le Domas, who are all dead.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli strikes on oil facilities sparked massive pillars of fire and blackened the skies above Tehran.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Coaching career overshadowed by case Bill Elliott, whose team won the 2024 Class 4A Division I state championship, was placed on administrative leave in October 2025 after his son Caleb was arrested.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rotation conversation has often overshadowed the team’s investment in Raisel Iglesias and Robert Suarez, who could make a case for the sport’s best one-two reliever punch.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Dimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimmed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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