Synonyms of fades

fades 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fade

1

as in disappears

to cease to be visible

the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disappears
• vanishes
• melts
• evaporates
• flies
• dissipates
• dissolves
• flees
• sinks
• blurs
• dematerializes
• drops out of sight
• disperses
• evanesces
• dims
• dies (away or down or out)
• clears
• dries up
• blanks (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appears
• emerges
• arrives
• looms
• materializes
• comes out
• issues
• shows up
• breaks out

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bleaches
• brightens
• dulls
• pales
• whitens
• snows
• dims
• blanches
• lightens
• decolorizes
• blenches
• washes out
• mats
• frosts
• whitewashes
• etiolates
• silvers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deepens
• darkens
• blackens
• discolors
• tarnishes
• patterns
• stripes
• shades
• streaks
• spots
• shines
• paints
• dapples
• mottles
• colors
• flecks
• specks
• speckles
• daubs
• tinges
• embrowns
• tints
• dyes
• pigments
• stains
• marbles
• checkers
• burnishes
• blotches
• splotches
• striates
• variegates
• polishes
• tinctures
• polychromes

3

as in weakens

to lose bodily strength or vigor

began to fade after battling the disease for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weakens
• goes
• sags
• fails
• decays
• sinks
• deteriorates
• droops
• lags
• wilts
• languishes
• withers
• wastes (away)
• flags
• rots
• emaciates
• wears out
• yields
• breaks down
• degenerates
• runs down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recovers
• recuperates
• rallies
• rebounds
• gains
• convalesces

fades

2 of 2

noun

plural of fade

as in trims

Related Words

• trims
• bobs
• crew cuts
• buzz cuts
• crops
• shingles
• Mohawk
• shags
• upsweeps
• French twists
• conks
• buns
• queues
• chignons
• big hairs
• braids
• pigtails
• updos
• plaits
• pageboys
• permanents
• beehives
• pugs
• ponytails
• perms
• pompadours
• ducktails
• roaches
• cuts
• haircuts
• hairstyles
• hairdos
• comb-overs
• coiffures
• dos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fades

Verb

Slowing down to test demand, unit economics and operational readiness helps companies avoid costly overexpansion and build growth that lasts after the hype fades. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 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

But the joy of their reunion soon fades, revealing deep, unsettling cracks in their relationship. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Even after his offence fades, Bouchard’s ability to move the puck out of the zone will have high value. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 31 July 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

Exterior paint fades due to UV exposure from the sun; choosing colors that weather well prevents drastic changes. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 July 2026

Adidas is in a race to roll out new styles as the popularity of its Samba and Gazelle sneakers gradually fades. — Linda Pasquini, USA Today, 30 July 2026