faded (away)

Definition of faded (away)next
past tense of fade (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for faded (away)
Verb
  • As these prey species vanished, the large sharks that relied on them also disappeared from the region.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • The American woman vanished from the Bahamas last month while on vacation with husband Brian Hooker.
    Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Elsewhere, Broadway tours evaporated as leadership increasingly shifted focus toward campus rentals and a handful of special events, including a Mark Twain Prize ceremony honoring Bill Maher.
    Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
  • Thoughts of wedding plans evaporated.
    Stephanie Mack, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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“Faded (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faded%20%28away%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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