- comparative of dim.
dimmer
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That prospect was growing dimmer a few years later when playwrights such as Suzan-Lori Parks and Lynn Nottage came into prominence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
It is dimmer and cooler than our Sun.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026
For that to happen, earnings won’t need to necessarily disappoint; rather, investors can choose to take a dimmer view on the immense corporate investment in AI-related data centers.
From MarketWatch ● May 3, 2026
But its struggles in advancing cutting-edge models over the past few years suggest a dimmer long-term outlook for its AI efforts to drive a broader revenue expansion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
The dragonfly shine was getting dimmer by the minute, and Lyra knew it would soon be completely gone.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
If you have them, look for diffusers and bulbs that offer warm colors — for LEDs, the color temperature should be a warm white of about 2,700 Kelvin — and make sure you have dimmers.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
In addition to turning off your lights whenever possible, motion sensors, dimmers, and shields for light fixtures that direct nighttime glare downward can help reduce light pollution.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 14, 2024
With dimmers, movement sensors and more, the tools exist to light our nights differently.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2023
Think decorative pendants and sconces that emphasize ambience for any activity; dimmers make adjustments easy, so any space can be more multifunctional.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
Down on the road an occasional truck passed by with its dimmers on.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
