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as in faded
lacking intensity of color
we chose a very pale pink for the walls of the room
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as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
after a week with the flu, she was deathly pale and noticeably thinner
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
a pale outline off in the distance proved to be someone out for a walk
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as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt
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Recent Examples of pale
Glenn E. Rice, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
The United States does face its own daunting array of problems abroad and at home, but these pale in comparison to those China faces.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Basel Ramlawi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
But that accomplishment pales in comparison to what’s at stake on Saturday.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
But so far, Trump’s record pales beside those of other modern presidents.
—Sarah Binder, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2017
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Adjective
The face that looked back at her in the rearview mirror was gaunt, her skin pale around glassy hazel eyes.
—Glenn E. Rice, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
The United States does face its own daunting array of problems abroad and at home, but these pale in comparison to those China faces.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
The cost of preventative care and wellness initiatives pales in comparison to the potential losses associated with a CEO's absence due to a cardiac event.
—Basel Ramlawi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
But that accomplishment pales in comparison to what’s at stake on Saturday.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
While still a healthy return, 11% pales in comparison to the last two years’ performance.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
But so far, Trump’s record pales beside those of other modern presidents.
—Sarah Binder, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pale
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Cookbook collectors are well acquainted with the wisdom hidden on a faded page or scribbled on old recipe cards used for bookmarks.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Its faded and dusty mansions are spangled with Italian marble floors, Mudéjar ceilings, and the fanciest European furniture of the day, now wracked by termites.Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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Folk-rock and psychedelia would make Peter, Paul and Mary sound pallid and precious, although nostalgia sustained them through a later reunion career.Jon Pareles, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The company, which relies heavily on sales in mainland China where Arc’teryx and Salomon are especially popular, suffered from fears of weak consumer demand given the pallid state of the Chinese economy.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Instead of having the nerve to just say it, BSU put out vague, whiny press releases, apparently trying to minimize outrage on both sides.Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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Early on, that information was useful in forming a vague picture of our interests and behaviors.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sun pours through the lush foliage of a jungle, bleaching the pale limestone as a rotting man stands in the center of an otherwise empty arena, his yellow eyes leering from beneath a fringe of limp, blonde hair.Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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It's not meant for use on naturally dark or bleached hair.Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
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While the lighter versions tend to pair well with most seafoods or lighter chicken dishes, the richest versions can stand up to sea bass, pork or veal.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Designed with the brand’s lightest level of compression, the styles were created to provide comfort, ease and support.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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These include detailed observations of the super-heated plasma that fills the space between galaxies — known as the intracluster medium — and faint light emitted by a nearby supernova remnant.Victoria Corless, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The early fixtures are pretty low-key, although there is the faint whiff of a prospective upset with League One Peterborough against increasingly beleaguered Everton.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, the very concept seems to have faded from public discourse and concern.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dermatologists recommend at-home microdermabrasion for helping to fade acne scars and stretch marks, too.Cecily McAndrews, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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The facility reportedly has a very detailed plan to keep the art safe, including fireproof walls.Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
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The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Pale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pale. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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