diminished
Example Sentences
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One’s social standing diminished the higher up one sat in the arena.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
There is almost unanimous agreement that the challenge of a flat-out qualifying lap has diminished as a consequence of the demand for energy management.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
But then, what does such recognition mean in an industry where original storytelling and concepts are diminished or obscured by mountains of middling?
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
“Policy and geopolitical uncertainty have not diminished; if anything, they have increased,” he added.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
When I regained some sensibility and my vision started to come back, the circle diminished and I started to look around.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
