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

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Together, these mechanisms paint a richer picture of why Orion's giant star fades and brightens. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Antonioni’s great innovation was that the story line fades away, along with conventional expectations about action, time, and dramatic resolution. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 The more heat perfume is exposed to, the faster the scent fades. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026 An experienced hair transplant doctor has to fit the line to one specific face, weighing the angle of the hair, how density fades toward the back, and the small asymmetry almost every face has. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The initial spending surge is climbing but losing steam as AI capex growth as a share of GDP slows, the boost from last year’s tax depreciation incentives fades, and the stock-market wealth effect cools. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 The shot fades into a close-up of Liam, his perfect coif billowing in the ocean breeze. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026 With Noah’s career back on track, the congregation itself mostly fades into the background. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Once a person steps inside and closes the door, the outside world fades away and an immersive audio experience invites one to pause, breathe and reconnect with oneself. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades

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Ro’s Reitano suggested using the government’s scale to negotiate lower prices, and to structure programs that pay for patients staying on the treatment, not just starting it, as much of the health value disappears when patients stop.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Some people get upset when their comment gets flagged and disappears.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of disappears

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This molten salt weakens the coating on the silicon panel, allowing the silver wires to peel off intact as pure metal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Don’t optimize today’s economics in a way that weakens tomorrow’s leadership pipeline.

— Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of weakens

Noun

All four trims continue to be powered by the 1,160cc T-plane triple, although the engine has received a substantial round of revisions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Broadly speaking, customers are paying more for high-end trims and for bigger vehicles, which tend to be more profitable for the auto companies.

— Willa Rubin, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

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The two share an instant connection and set out to explore Biltmore, but Michael inexplicably vanishes.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
The sinister presence torments the family, and when their two-year-old suddenly vanishes, fear spirals into hysteria and paranoia as the family confronts a terrifying force that has turned their connected world against them.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of vanishes

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Today’s recipe Creamy, sweet dates soothe out the lemon in these bars, while the tart lemon brightens up the dates.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome on porches and brightens containers throughout the landscape all year long.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightens

Noun

Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
According to Pinterest, bobs will continue their reign—but length is making a comeback too.

— Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026