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
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
The great Detroit Red Wings from 15 years ago finally faded.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
While most use Xeon bulbs as their light source, but brightness from these fades over time, leading to a dimmer image.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The deep hot pink petals (that attract bees and people) fade to a lighter pink, almost white color at the edges.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
The great Detroit Red Wings from 15 years ago finally faded.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
In February 2023, the company sent a wide email to all customers extending the maximum fade duration to three years and offering refunds if a tattoo outlasts that time frame.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
While most use Xeon bulbs as their light source, but brightness from these fades over time, leading to a dimmer image.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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Micah, then 34, went missing in March 2018, and Baylee, then 20, disappeared in April, per Marie Claire.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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On October 2, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian dissident who, after leaving his home country, had become an opinion columnist for the Post, disappeared while visiting the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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Most modern manufacturers bleach white office paper with chlorine dioxide, which creates fewer byproducts than chlorine bleach and breaks down quickly.1 Some use entirely chlorine-free methods for bleaching.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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The first two mass bleaching events in history occurred in 1998 and 2010.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Others may develop it after pregnancy, as the muscles and ligaments around the uterus can loosen or weaken.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
10 May 2025
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This weakens their ability to tailor experiences and erodes marketing efficiency.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Felicity’s more flamboyant persona, meanwhile, is very glam black leather with silver trim.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 May 2025
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Still, the drama underwent some trims with recent cast additions Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano leaving as series regulars after one and three seasons, respectively.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Hartford Courant Last word Couldn’t help but notice, the majestic 12-point beast that has been watching over Dunkin’ Park from the right field roof since day one — clearly visible even from the press box — mysteriously vanished this week.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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There are definitely species that are at risk of vanishing from an area and not coming back.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
Verb
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In This Article Take It Easy With Greens Pick a Combo With Staying Power Rely On Dependable Winners The Three Rules of Container TLC These summer show-off container gardens will brighten up any porch or patio all season long—even in the Southern heat.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Salt, self-explanatory; fat, for flavor; acid, to brighten a dish; and heat, from spices and the fire on which food is cooked.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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While Donald Trump’s return sparked surges early in the year, including brief all-time highs across major tokens, prices have largely sagged.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
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Even when his overall approval ratings sagged, voters consistently gave him his highest marks on the economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The annual presentation spotlights original designs created by a select crop of 2025 graduates from the institution’s Fashion Design BFA program.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The High Cost Of Inaction The World Bank has warned that deforestation could cause economic losses of $2.7 trillion a year by 2030, undermining carbon storage, crop yields, and ecosystem stability.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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