1
as in disappears
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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2
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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Recent Examples of fades
Nelly Carreno, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
This moment is not the end, but a reminder that love endures, truth prevails, and hope never fades, because even in the darkest moments, justice will find its way.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Most regular solo diners say discomfort fades after the first few times trying it.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Most regular solo diners say discomfort fades after the first few times.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The animation is crisp and gorgeous, and there are a few moments of stylization — such as when the main character Coco floats in the air with her mentor Qifrey and the world around them fades from frame — that captures a taste of what makes the manga such a visual triumph.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Most regular solo diners say discomfort fades after the first few times trying it.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Paradises fades the lasers and the fog machines, to better see that afternoon light angling through the trees.
—Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
When leaders create that environment for every working person, resistance fades.
—Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Sunshine fades quickly on Friday due to increasing clouds in the afternoon.
—Nelly Carreno, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
This moment is not the end, but a reminder that love endures, truth prevails, and hope never fades, because even in the darkest moments, justice will find its way.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Most regular solo diners say discomfort fades after the first few times trying it.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Most regular solo diners say discomfort fades after the first few times.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The animation is crisp and gorgeous, and there are a few moments of stylization — such as when the main character Coco floats in the air with her mentor Qifrey and the world around them fades from frame — that captures a taste of what makes the manga such a visual triumph.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Most regular solo diners say discomfort fades after the first few times trying it.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Paradises fades the lasers and the fog machines, to better see that afternoon light angling through the trees.
—Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
When leaders create that environment for every working person, resistance fades.
—Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
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Neither does Nina’s side hustle as a food columnist, a promising subplot that disappears faster than a bread cube drowning in a cheese fondue.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Based on a true story, the film focuses on Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), a wife and mother whose politician husband disappears under Brazil's military dictatorship in the '70s.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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His owner, Hannah Gleason from Oklahoma, told Newsweek that the merle gene isn’t a coloring gene rather than a gene that bleaches the fur and causes lack of pigmentation which can lead to birth defects, blindness, deafness, or sometimes all three.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Even if the petrodollar weakens, dollar dominance still rests on other factors that other currencies can’t match, according to Paul Blustein, a scholar at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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When asked to comment, Apple pointed to previous statements, saying that the DMA discourages innovation, weakens privacy protections, delays or degrades product launches and increases security risks.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bZ7 has been launched in five trims that come packed with 71-kWh and 88-kWh capacity lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries from CALB.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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That was the case for Italian trims manufacturer Vivolo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Get it before this deal vanishes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The unwanted genetic material vanishes without a trace, which is what kept tripping scientists up for decades.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The French makeup pick blurs and brightens skin to achieve a filter-like look.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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And how a couple goes from competition to partnership.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Those cabins are where most of the attention goes.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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Popular mid-length blonde hairstyles include textured bobs, layered curls, and curtain bangs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Elliot’s favorites include preppy bobs and long layers.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Fades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fades. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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