1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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2
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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The Tar Heels faded badly in the VCU game, with Davis shortening his rotation to keep four players on the floor for the entire second half while another played 15 minutes.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Her message endured the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, centuries of burial beneath volcanic ash, and the slow fade of time itself.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
But as anyone who has ever tried to pick a perfect bracket knows, confidence fades fast once the games begin.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The Tar Heels faded badly in the VCU game, with Davis shortening his rotation to keep four players on the floor for the entire second half while another played 15 minutes.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
As childhood memories are made and fade in the same instant, siblings Lily and Bodhi diverge at the dawn of life beyond their home, a Colorado alligator sanctuary.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Her message endured the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, centuries of burial beneath volcanic ash, and the slow fade of time itself.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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But a few days before Sonya disappeared, something was bothering her, her mother said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Infected people may also develop a pinprick red or purple rash that doesn’t disappear under pressure.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2026
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Other pictures captured include the Kylie Cosmetics founder in a Dolce & Gabbana bra, Hermès pants, a belt by Balenciaga, dangling earrings by David Webb, and black boots that hit just below her knees, her eyebrows bleached for the shot.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Corals bleached and their population nose-dived, especially in the Keys, where water temperatures hit a Jacuzzi-like 101 degrees.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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When presidents sidestep formal addresses and Congress declines to insist upon them, the deliberative architecture of the republic weakens.—
Kenneth Zagacki,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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High supply and weakening renter demand have apartment landlords living in an ever-more competitive space.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Buick's new SUVs are affordable and luxury-adjacent, offering premium interiors and upper trims loaded with great features.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following a 2025 refresh, the 2026 model maintains a high tech, luxurious offering that often comes at a lower price point compared to other top tier luxury competitors, with some trims seeing price decreases.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Apple deals this good are super rare, so pick them before this deal vanishes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even long after the tell-tale odor of new paint has vanished, traditional paint can off-gas for months, releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that have been linked to organ and nervous system damage, cancer, and infertility.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Creative courage grows with practice, as a nurturing New Moon brightens your 5th House of Inspiration and encourages self-expression through personal projects or other ways of letting off steam.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Versed formula has skin-loving ingredients like kojic acid, which actually helps to brighten skin, and caffeine to reduce puffiness, all while offering medium coverage and spreading easily.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Release, for contouring and pressure relief; and Adaptive, to keep the bed from sagging.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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The roof flakes, the porch sags.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Think mugwort from Ganghwa, fig from Yeongam, or rice harvested in Yeoju, a region known for its mineral-rich soil and high-quality crops.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Several years earlier, in 2018, flooding decimated Hawaii's taro crop.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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