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Six example sentences with penumbra, each labelled with its topic.
During the eclipse, towns inside the penumbra saw only a bite taken from the sun, never full darkness.
Science
Move the softbox closer and the penumbra around your subject narrows until every edge turns hard and unflattering.
Photography
Judges have long argued that certain rights sit in the penumbra of clauses that never name them directly.
Law
Renaissance painters studied the penumbra along a sleeve, blending the shadow's soft outer edge until the fabric seemed round.
Art
The cinematographer widened the penumbra around the actor's face with a large diffused lamp, softening every edge.
Movies
The canopy casts a wide penumbra across the plaza, so the seating stays in gentle shade rather than hard shadow.
Architecture
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- Manhattan Prep 1000 GRE Words
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- GRE Word List 4700 (widely used study list)
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