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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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
Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The latter sees a faded film star in Georgia returning to acting and discovering an industry that has left him behind.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
Nedra Rhone, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Caracilia Striped Button-down Maxi Dress Perfect for a weekend trip to the beach or hanging out at home, this dress channels instant vacation vibes with its beachy faded stripes and slight A-line skirt.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The latter sees a faded star eyeing a possible comeback and encountering all sorts of ghosts from his past.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The latter sees a faded film star in Georgia returning to acting and discovering an industry that has left him behind.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Thousands of images are stored in the photo archives of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, long faded from memory or, in some cases, never seen.
—Nedra Rhone, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Caracilia Striped Button-down Maxi Dress Perfect for a weekend trip to the beach or hanging out at home, this dress channels instant vacation vibes with its beachy faded stripes and slight A-line skirt.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faded
Adjective
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The legs of the males are pale tan, while the torso is a dark blue.—
Chloe Chapin,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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This includes the black-and-white Courtly Check, pale-pink Rosy Check, ornate Butterfly Toile, springtime-evoking Wildflowers, and Butterfly Hill.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As soon as our interview ended, the seven idols disappeared to change outfits for an evening rehearsal, and returned minutes later, slurping down steaming cups of ramyeon.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Five years and a few economic shocks later, the revolution looks more like a recalibration—but that doesn’t mean ESG has disappeared.—
Brian Tayan,
Harvard Business Review,
18 Feb. 2026
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Even better, Liu does it all while flaunting her signature bleached halo-dye hairstyle and smiley piercing.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The new ad from the appliance retailer peeks into an alternate reality in which Fieri never grew a goatee, never bleached his spikes, and wore drab button-ups and dress slacks.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Mutawa, as the religious police are known, had their powers significantly weakened in 2016.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Well, he's weakened the regulations on clean cars.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Hawks closed on a decisive 24-2 burst as Brooklyn’s efficient offense through three quarters vanished.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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People know them — the pioneering flier and the Teamsters union president — because both of them vanished dramatically.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The best that can happen is that their mood gets brightened.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her ability to observe and relate her observations and insights with clarity brightened the pages of various publications over many years.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The first shot was a 3-pointer courtesy of James – to take a 107-106 lead – who found the 6-foot-3 shooting guard alone in the corner as Mathurin sagged away from the guard who had yet to attempt a shot.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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Monster bamboo, bougainvillea, and banana plants crashed in from the roadside; a tin roof sagged under the weight of a gaggle of marabou storks; baboons plundered trash cans at a highway intersection.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The interior has lots of natural light and organic elements, like light wood finishes and ample greenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Faded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faded. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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