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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Despite the metaverse hype having faded, Infinite Reality shows that investor belief in immersive environments remains, especially when linked to creator infrastructure or enterprise applications.
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—Elena Volotovskaya, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Essence, 5 May 2025
The low fade is not the only new thing the championship-winning quarterback has accepted.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
This faded Madewell Denim Trucker Jacket is currently on sale for 50 percent off and instantly dresses down even your most feminine frocks.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Despite the metaverse hype having faded, Infinite Reality shows that investor belief in immersive environments remains, especially when linked to creator infrastructure or enterprise applications.
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—Elena Volotovskaya, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Noun
Smooth-talking, Brooklyn clean, with a high-top fade, silk shirts, and tailored suits, Kane’s style was more refined and mature.
—Essence, 5 May 2025
The low fade is not the only new thing the championship-winning quarterback has accepted.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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But over the last few decades many have disappeared.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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When Solutions acquired the property for program participants, crime disappeared.—
Paul C Webster,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Sadly, that night will feature a bright sky bleached by a nearly full moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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To build his character’s look, Hamill asked the hair and makeup team to bleach out all the color from his hair and mustache, then tried on a few pairs of glasses.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Abandoning recognition can erode motivation, diminish engagement and make employees feel invisible, weakening the cultural fabric and undermining long-term resilience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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But in an unexpected ruling in 2023, the Supreme Court declined an invitation to weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The upper is made of a breathable cotton-linen blend, and the shoes have an accent trim that gives them a sophisticated appearance.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2025
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Launching today, The Sara Dress is a breezy linen midi designed with a triangular bust and finished with a contrasting scalloped-edge trim.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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The little girl doesn’t understand why her mother vanished and had hoped her mother would be at her graduation, said Camerino Gomez, Pineda’s fiance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Record heatwaves, vanishing ice and billion-dollar disasters are reshaping how risk is modeled and priced.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Then give someone a sincere compliment to brighten his or her day.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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The trees featured here flower at different times throughout the year and tolerate a range of growing conditions, offering beautiful options to brighten any landscape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The different firmness levels ensure that the mattress will never sag, regardless of the sleeper’s body type.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
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Revising the menu and starting to bake some pastries fresh in store is all a part of the CEO’s plan to expand into the wellness sector and reverse sagging sales.—
Morgan Severson,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Kentucky’s fertile soil yielded abundant corn crops.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Both the Senate text and House bill call for increasing commodity reference prices for agriculture programs, as well as changing premiums to make crop insurance more affordable.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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