FADE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈfād

Definition of fade

as in to disappear

to cease to be visible the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon

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as in to bleach

to make white or whiter by removing color years of harsh sunlight had faded the car, which was once fire-engine red

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as in to weaken

to lose bodily strength or vigor began to fade after battling the disease for years

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Recent Examples of fade

Verb

Too often, participation fades just as the lifelong benefits begin. — Lindsay Davenport, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Its sales model leaned on fading television infomercials, with little social-media presence or diversified distribution. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

Noun

The set includes two rocking chairs with plush, fade-resistant cushions and a sturdy coffee table. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 Later in the drive, a first-and-goal opportunity saw Joe Milton III lob a perfect fade ball to Brown in the back corner of the end zone. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fade

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade

Verb

That money has largely disappeared and billions in central bank reserves remain frozen by the US and its allies over the Taliban’s rights record.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
For Minimalists Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Sheer curtains don’t have to disappear into the background.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of disappear

Verb

If a garment or surface isn’t clearly bleach safe, test the product on an inconspicuous area first.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
Sometimes, corals of a single reef don’t bleach evenly, with some individuals dying off while their neighbors persist.

— Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of bleach

Verb

That makes the world a more dangerous place, where a mistake by just one actor could ignite a regional firestorm, with a US military weakened by Iran unable to ensure American security.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn’t done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts.

— Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of weaken

Noun

The new Goodyear wheel and tire set will come as standard on R1T Premium and as a no-cost option for the Performance trim.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
For starters, this special trim is mechanically identical to the $19,999 standard model, which launched earlier this year.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of trim

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Once the veteran players and most of the top seeds vanished from the Canadian Open, succumbing to injury and upset, the stakes of the tournament in Montreal took on a new edge.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Chinese consumers have stopped paying premium prices for brands that lack premium status, which is why Volkswagen, Toyota, and the other foreign incumbents have nearly vanished from the rankings.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vanish

Verb

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration and keeps skin smooth and glowing, plus there’s niacinamide and licorice extract to brighten and even the complexion.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The second helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, a new attribute to the serum whose primary function has been to brighten and hydrate the skin.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of brighten

Verb

That can lead to structural problems, from drawer fronts pulling off to flimsy drawer bottoms sagging or falling out under the weight of their contents.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Either of the Serie A strikers would boost the sagging Five Stripes (3-12-3) for the rest of the MLS schedule.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of sag

Noun

For survivors scattered around the world scrambling for sanctuary, Toon and his group say Australia might emerge as a comparative safe-haven, with only minor disruptions to its cultivation of wheat and other crops.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Though designed for crops engineered to tolerate it, dicamba is widely considered a volatile herbicide because of its tendency to drift.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

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