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
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
Too often, the Knicks’ most versatile scoring weapon fades into the background.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Some users took a more-reflective approach, seeing the find as a reminder of how quickly technology fades.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As the soup and stew season fades, many people begin to crave lighter, fresher dishes that highlight spring produce and flavors such as lemons and asparagus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
When institutions become this centralized, accountability fades.
—Daniel L Gordon, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Too often, the Knicks’ most versatile scoring weapon fades into the background.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Some users took a more-reflective approach, seeing the find as a reminder of how quickly technology fades.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As the soup and stew season fades, many people begin to crave lighter, fresher dishes that highlight spring produce and flavors such as lemons and asparagus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
When institutions become this centralized, accountability fades.
—Daniel L Gordon, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
Verb
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Still, critics argue that once data is collected, the risk never fully disappears.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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When the coloring’s finished, simply wash the item in a regular laundry cycle and the ink disappears completely, ready for the next creative session.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 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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In the state’s view, that weakens or muddies the legal boundary between the two types of gambling venues.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Justice delayed weakens deterrence.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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That was the case for Italian trims manufacturer Vivolo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Until those expensive higher-end trims, however, the 2026 Ram 1500 delivers an unrivaled interior experience, ride quality, and cabin comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Get it before this deal vanishes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 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
Verb
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Vegan green curry, made with apples, coconut milk and a bit of miso — though more Thai than Japanese in palate — brightens roasted cauliflower ($18).—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Mar. 2026
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This serum is packed with 15% vitamin C and a barrier boost complex that brightens, firms and supports collagen.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guzman knocks on the door, then goes behind a pillar.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hence, as the thinking goes, Zendaya’s thrall-like popularity with Gen Z and millennial viewers will act as an antidote to bad buzz.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Elliot’s favorites include preppy bobs and long layers.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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Smith bobs and weaves around the question.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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