FADED Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈfā-dəd

Definition of faded

as in pale

lacking intensity of color rather than buy faded jeans, I get the dark blues and let time and the washing machine do their thing

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faded

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verb

past tense of fade

as in disappeared

to cease to be visible the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon

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as in bleached

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 weakened

to lose bodily strength or vigor began to fade after battling the disease for years

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Recent Examples of faded

Adjective

The team behind this research studied 14 candidates for faded or remnant radio galaxies found in a region of the sky over Earth, studied intensely by the XMM-Newton X-ray spacecraft, called the XMM–Newton Large-Scale Structure (XMM–LSS) field. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026 How to Deadhead Coneflowers Deadheading coneflowers is as simple as removing the faded flower heads. — The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Viewership then faded a bit before jumping back up again to roughly 640,000 minutes viewed on September 5 — 9/5. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026 In fact, the one player who makes the best argument for being the best all-around player is Stewart, and she’s largely faded from the conversation because of what players like Miles, Clark and Mitchell are doing on offense. — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for faded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for faded

Adjective

Rooms and suites are classically decorated, with cream linens, tan-colored leather headboards, and pale hardwood floors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
The same pale pink plaid print that appeared in Collina Strada’s fall 2026 show resurfaced in its Garden Pop rug and Plaid Garden sofa.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of pale

Verb

Many believe that the reason the good opportunities have seemingly disappeared is because the market is too crowded.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Miami Gardens police found their missing K-9 who disappeared last week after running from a patrol vehicle and getting hit by a car, according to the department.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

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Corals – which have been severely bleached along the entire Tanzanian coastline, and largely wiped out around Zanzibar – are being replanted, to try to grow new populations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
There have also been concerns over toilet paper that is bleached, as bleaching can create dioxins, and concerns over toilet paper that includes formaldehyde, a carcinogen.

— Jillian Pretzel, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bleached

Verb

Some trees succumbed to insects after being weakened by drought.

— Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
More than eight in 10 voters support tapping the state’s flush coffers to bolster human service programs weakened by severe federal cutbacks, according to a new poll commissioned by Connecticut nonprofit social service agencies.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of weakened

Adjective

Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
Swift paired the sporty top with light-wash jeans, a thin black belt, and a luxe Cartier Love bracelet.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of light

Verb

In a hospital room brightened with pink balloons and flowers on Friday, the new parents were overcome with emotion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
With its Manuka honey heart, the scent is brightened by orange blossom and mandarin before settling into tonka, vanilla, and sandalwood.

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026