FADES Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fade

as in disappears

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

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as in bleaches

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 weakens

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

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fades

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noun

plural of fade

as in trims

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Recent Examples of fades

Verb

As new variants emerge and immunity from prior exposure fades, conditions become more favorable for infection. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Copley agrees with this sentiment, noting that the scent of essential oils fades quicker if a room is too cold, drafty, or large. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 Institutional memory fades slowly because nothing is refilling it. — Mohamed Khater, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Too often, participation fades just as the lifelong benefits begin. — Lindsay Davenport, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Muggier, stormier weather may impact a few plans as the workweek fades into the weekend. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Many health devices end up forgotten in a drawer after the novelty fades. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The refillable bottle fades from matte black to crystal-clear glass, reflecting the scent’s bold contrasts. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 August brings a fresh wave of new book releases perfect for squeezing in one more great read before summer fades away. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades

Verb

When his detective twin brother, James, disappears, Ludwig impersonates him to help his sister-in-law, Lucy (Anna Maxwell Martin), solve the mystery.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026
When a lake abruptly disappears, that’s a strong indicator that the ice-rich permafrost has thawed.

— Anna Liljedahl, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of disappears

Verb

Siegel noted that measles weakens the immune system and increases the risk of pneumonia, which can stem from measles itself or from a secondary bacterial infection.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Employment has been a mostly resilient area of the economy even as stubborn inflation continues to squeeze businesses and households, while consumer confidence weakens.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakens

Noun

Weavabel, a packaging and trims company, said in a recent statement that one of the biggest practical challenges for fashion brands will be bringing together accurate information from multiple suppliers and packaging formats.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Upper trims offer more features for prices that are still attractive.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of trims

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In Figments of Freedom, written, directed by and starring Webber, a Marine goes AWOL, burns his life to ash, and vanishes into America’s fractured heart.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Years after walking away from the FBI, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are pulled back from the shadows when a federal agent vanishes without a trace.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of vanishes

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Meanwhile, glycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and beta-glucan flood the area with hydration, while niacinamide brightens the look of dullness and uneven tone.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Its dewy coverage gives cheeks a bright, doll-like, natural flush that highlights the cheekbones and brightens complexions.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightens

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Driving Experience The windscreen is brief to say the least, but airflow goes right over your head.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of goes

Noun

The actor and beauty entrepreneur treats her hair like a daily ritual, customizing it into Pinterest-worthy styles—geometric bobs!

— Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
From blunt bobs to layered shags, these are some of the best short hairstyles for thick hair to try this year.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026