1
: a device for regulating the intensity of an electric lighting unit
2
: low beam
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Some rooms are naturally dimmer than others, often due to small windows or because a space naturally gets less sun.
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Learn practical skills such as basic plumbing, tiling, outlet swaps, and dimmer installation.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Although the actual size of the moon doesn't change, stargazers may need to get a closer look since this full moon will look smaller and dimmer in the night sky.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
When trained on a star cluster, binoculars help reveal the true majesty of these sparkling stellar hives, bringing many dimmer stars into view.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Learn practical skills such as basic plumbing, tiling, outlet swaps, and dimmer installation.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Although the actual size of the moon doesn't change, stargazers may need to get a closer look since this full moon will look smaller and dimmer in the night sky.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
When trained on a star cluster, binoculars help reveal the true majesty of these sparkling stellar hives, bringing many dimmer stars into view.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Dimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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