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verb

ˈfād How to pronounce fade (audio)
Definition of fadenext
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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fade

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noun

as in trim

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Recent Examples of fade
Verb
Askarov had an up-and-down 2025-26 season, his first as a full-time NHL player, and mostly faded down the stretch. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 The appeal of the popular Minions characters may be fading in the United States. — David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Noun
Sidney Greenbush believes many child actors face a harsh reality after their careers in the spotlight fade. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Timeless silhouettes stay in rotation long after micro-trends fade. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
  1. disappear
  2. bleach
  3. weaken
  4. trim
  5. vanish
  6. brighten
  7. sag
  8. crop
Verb
  • Khalra’s investigation alleged that thousands of people who had disappeared were cremated anonymously by police without informing their families or maintaining official records.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Bond has always been an intriguing vessel; by design, the spy is detached and isolated, a character who can disappear into the shadows and emerge totally fixated on a new mission with his past loves and losses brushed off with ease.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of disappear
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  • That buildup can bleach existing pigment from within and damage the enzymes hair needs to keep producing melanin.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • After seeing their brows bleached for the first time at our shoot, Megan and Daniela’s excited screams cause everyone’s heads to whip toward the glam room in a mixture of both fear and curiosity.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 25 June 2026
Definition of bleach
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  • The flow of dark traffic is one of the factors that helped explain why oil markets had weakened significantly by early June, together with a surge in exports from the US and pullback in buying by China.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • But as several surveys have consistently indicated, optimism about our country's outlook has undeniably weakened.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
Definition of weaken
Noun
  • The small white building with blue trim and an American flag out front was built decades ago.
    — Sonner Kehrt, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • The resulting design starts with aluminum cabinetry powder-coated in buyer's color selection and embellished with bamboo trim throughout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of trim
Verb
  • While hopes of finding additional survivors have all but vanished, tens of thousands of families remain waiting for answers about relatives whose whereabouts are still unknown.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Michalski vanished after a night of clubbing in central Budapest; security footage led police to the suspect, who confessed and was convicted of murder without possibility of parole.
    — Associate Press, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of vanish
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  • Tie a bandana around the back of your cap to brighten up a classic style.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Her rich brunette color was brightened with shimmering, blonde highlights that were especially apparent in her half-up braid crown.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026
Definition of brighten
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  • The company was adding 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors of the building, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, sagging the floors – some as much as 4 inches, Nathan Berman, founder and managing principal of MetroLoft, told CNN.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Peptides and retinol help support collagen production, as well as smooth crow’s-feet and firm sagging skin.
    — Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026
Definition of sag
Noun
  • Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Chastain recommends keeping all bird attractions (like birdbaths, feeders, and birdhouses) in a separate section of the garden away from your food crops, creating a bird haven to keep them busy.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Definition of crop

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