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
New Atlas, 12 June 2026
The pleasantly buzzy ballroom, cast in semi-dimmed lighting, filled with excited chatter and clinking silverware, felt like a slightly unwieldy wedding reception.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
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
Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
As the night progressed, the lights dimmed, and the music got louder.
—Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
Finally, nearly three hours after doors opened … the lights dimmed, and from a set of doors at the side of the orchestra, Madonna — wearing sunglasses, a shimmering silver dress, and a hulking white fur coat — emerged like Old Deuteronomy.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 June 2026
The demise is hardly a unique story in the indie film universe — high-profile British productions like Simon Pegg’s Angels in the Asylum have gone down amid similar rancour — but this has not dimmed the sense of injustice felt by those who lost money.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Lamps at eye level or below, dimmed where possible, do more for your next morning’s energy than almost any supplement.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
But in March, night attacks and the lack of street lighting — lights are dimmed to make targeting more difficult — meant few stayed beyond midnight.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The two-time Academy Award winner has been devoted to the instrument since his youth, and that dedication hasn't dimmed with age.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Some regions have dramatically brightened due to urbanization and electrification, while others have dimmed because of energy-efficient lighting, economic decline, the effects of war or policy changes.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Adjective
One of the great aspects of my tablet is its lighting, whether it's being used in bright sunlight or on a dimmed plane.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
The pleasantly buzzy ballroom, cast in semi-dimmed lighting, filled with excited chatter and clinking silverware, felt like a slightly unwieldy wedding reception.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
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
The atmosphere inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse that night dimmed.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
As the night progressed, the lights dimmed, and the music got louder.
—Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
Finally, nearly three hours after doors opened … the lights dimmed, and from a set of doors at the side of the orchestra, Madonna — wearing sunglasses, a shimmering silver dress, and a hulking white fur coat — emerged like Old Deuteronomy.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 June 2026
The demise is hardly a unique story in the indie film universe — high-profile British productions like Simon Pegg’s Angels in the Asylum have gone down amid similar rancour — but this has not dimmed the sense of injustice felt by those who lost money.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Lamps at eye level or below, dimmed where possible, do more for your next morning’s energy than almost any supplement.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
But in March, night attacks and the lack of street lighting — lights are dimmed to make targeting more difficult — meant few stayed beyond midnight.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The two-time Academy Award winner has been devoted to the instrument since his youth, and that dedication hasn't dimmed with age.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Some regions have dramatically brightened due to urbanization and electrification, while others have dimmed because of energy-efficient lighting, economic decline, the effects of war or policy changes.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimmed
Adjective
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She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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But the true story behind it is a dark, sad and overall pretty confusing one.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Trudeau embraced the Southern California vibes and wore a green T-shirt with black shorts and a pair of dark sunglasses.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Spielberg, who inducted the singer-songwriter into the Hall of Fame, praised the power of authentic storytelling in an age increasingly blurred by algorithms and artificial intelligence.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The lines defining where a digital transaction ends and a physical retail experience begins have blurred into irrelevance.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Trump and Iran’s lead negotiator signed an agreement on Monday to extend a tenuous ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes for an end to the historic energy shock that has roiled global markets and clouded the growth outlook.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Still, the entire regulatory review was clouded by charges of political favoritism and cronyism.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.—
Bill Dawers - For the AJC,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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Look for blackened, dim, and flickering bulbs during your inspections and replace those as well.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Verb
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And much of their Finals journey was overshadowed by the OJ Simpson case that began with a white Ford Bronco slowly driving down Southern California freeways in the middle of the opening game.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The funding raise overshadowed Oracle's better-than-expected results, sending shares down nearly 9% on Thursday.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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“Dimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimmed. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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