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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3
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
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 June 2025
The firm advises brands to capitalize on consumer desire for versatile, long-lasting designs, balancing classic silhouettes with natural fades and authentic worn effects for everyday staples.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Piastri’s tyres began to fade toward the end, and Norris attempted to capitalize.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Verb
Balthazar, played in a hipster fade and with a puppy-dog scowl by Jaeden Martell, is a New York rich kid with a life coach and a divorced mother (Jennifer Ehle) who’s too busy throwing political cocktail parties to pay him much attention.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 June 2025
The firm advises brands to capitalize on consumer desire for versatile, long-lasting designs, balancing classic silhouettes with natural fades and authentic worn effects for everyday staples.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
Noun
As flowers fade, remove blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Piastri’s tyres began to fade toward the end, and Norris attempted to capitalize.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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The first time a part of the sun disappeared was on the fifth day of August, exactly twelve years ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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According to testimony from Overstreet's brother, Overstreet asked him to drop him off at Atterbury the night Eckart disappeared.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Aug. 2025
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Paper towel pulp may be bleached during this process or left unbleached and natural.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Rising sea temperatures compound the damage, triggering bleaching events that cause coral to expel their life-giving algae.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Also in the Pacific, Tropical Depression Iona, over 1,400 miles west of Honolulu, continued weakening as it was expected to cross the International Date Line on Saturday, according to a hurricane center advisory.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Wildfires raged near the lake in both 2019 and 2023 which could have weakened the soil.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Toyota continues its trend of standardizing safety features with the Corolla Cross, equipping all trims with a full suite of driver-assistance systems.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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That same embroidery kissed the bottom trim and appeared on the strap around her neck, extending down across her chest.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
Verb
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On their way to the remote valley where Melanie vanished, Clover, Max (Michael Cimino), Megan (Ji-young Yoo), Nina (Odessa A'zion), and Abe (Belmont Cameli) stop at a gas station.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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But instead, she was met with a mystery: every single bud had vanished overnight.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Summer wildflowers brightened the canyon floor, their blooms vivid against the dense greenery and many swarmed by a wobbly squadron of butterflies.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The video prompted a flood of comments expressing just how much a pet cameo can brighten a workday.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This reaction forms harmful compounds known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which can damage collagen fibers and potentially promote wrinkles and sagging skin.8 5.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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Unlike cheaper chairs at this price point (even the Snow Peak!), the mesh lets air flow through and conforms to your body without soaking or sagging.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
16 July 2025
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Few farms in the U.S. grow both crops at commercial scale — which Ovasapyan sees as a competitive moat.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
31 July 2025
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Humidity from crops like corn, also known as corn sweat, also magnifies how unstable the hot, humid air is.—
Isabella O'Malley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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