1
: a device for regulating the intensity of an electric lighting unit
2
: low beam
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The on/off rocker worked as intended, as did the long-press dimmer function and the CCT and lighting scenes rockers.
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PC Magazine, 5 July 2025
Because the sunlight is blocked, the moon will be dimmer than usual.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
These more common practices will detect planets through host stars becoming dimmer due to said planets.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
This leap in performance could enable the EHT to detect dimmer black holes and finer details than ever before, Issaoun told Space.com.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 5 July 2025
Because the sunlight is blocked, the moon will be dimmer than usual.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
These more common practices will detect planets through host stars becoming dimmer due to said planets.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
This leap in performance could enable the EHT to detect dimmer black holes and finer details than ever before, Issaoun told Space.com.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for dimmer
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“Dimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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