dim
adjective
not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.
has dimmed
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present perfectof dim (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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If you’ve never heard of Christensen, it’s largely because the passage of time has dimmed his once-bright star.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The outbreak of the Middle East war has dimmed those expectations after the hit to energy-intensive manufacturers, with the government now expecting growth of just 0.5 for 2026 as a whole.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
In a statement to Variety, the singer’s family said that “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2025
In recent years, the network’s sunny summertime charm has dimmed.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2025
You know how my dream of it has dimmed away.
From Moon-Face by Jack London
