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
Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
As her co-star Cynthia Erivo’s Oscars chances faded, Grande was still considered likely to get a nomination from the Academy.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Eddie Pells, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The growing trend worries Humphrey and other residents who are seeing their options fade.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Verb
While being stuck at home for several days might feel fun and cozy at first, that novelty fades fast.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
As her co-star Cynthia Erivo’s Oscars chances faded, Grande was still considered likely to get a nomination from the Academy.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
The first was a 19-yard-completion to Charlie Becker on a back-shoulder fade those guys have been perfecting all season.
—Eddie Pells, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The growing trend worries Humphrey and other residents who are seeing their options fade.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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And the risks from hostile actors in the Middle East and China haven’t disappeared either.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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That will not happen if the trooper disappears into the cavernous state building that devoured more than $200 million in public funds for a yearslong renovation project.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Whether hair is bleached, color treated, or frequently heat styled, this formula aims to minimize breakage, reduce frizz, and smooth the appearance of split ends for a healthier-looking finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Schjerfbeck also liked the way Degas bleached his pastels to deaden their tone.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The finance minister’s comments come after Takaichi sent a fresh warning on Sunday that the government will be ready to take action amid a weakening yen and surging bond yields.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Over the past day, the trough that was keeping the storm track far away from us here has weakened, allowing the track to be closer to us.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While automakers adjust to a non-subsidized landscape, shoppers are keenly aware of which brands include more features on lower and entry-level trims.—
Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The faux fur trim gives it an elevated touch, and the fuzzy pockets really seal the deal.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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Miami-Dade County commissioners cleared the way Thursday for a heavy-equipment dealer to build a sprawling new headquarters outside the county’s Urban Development Boundary, which was put in place decades ago to protect vanishing wetlands and farms.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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After 2022’s Grammy-winning Harry’s House and its attendant 22-month Love On Tour, Harry Styles all but vanished from public view, with only the occasional pap shot—strolling Rome’s cobblestones or cutting across Hampstead in an ever-expanding collection of sneakerinas—serving as proof of life.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops With niacinamide to brighten and a fresh watermelon scent that makes application feel instantly uplifting, these glow drops deliver smooth, natural-looking radiance.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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And since most of us are spending more time indoors during the colder months, adding something new to your home can help brighten even the darkest winter days.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Does the couch have a tendency to sag?—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Shoulders sagging, Charleigh set the wooden spoon down, steeling herself.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Mauch grew corn in the field last year and plans to rotate crops this year, deciding soon whether to plant wheat or alfalfa.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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This process is not, for example, ten times better than conventional corn crop starch production.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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