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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The question now is whether shoppers counting every dollar will keep paying for products like cashmere-soft diapers once the novelty fades and if inflation keeps biting. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 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 Allure notes that clients can get their freckle tattoos touched up as the pigment fades. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Duncan says the initial shock usually fades after a round or two, and cycling back and forth multiple times yields better results. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 But compared to Linda Lavin’s savage comic portrayal or Judith Light’s fearless Tony-winning turn, the character fades a bit more into the background this time around. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 The bigger challenge for RYE may come once the FOMO fades and everyone who wanted to try the $60 bread already has. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 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

The bag features top handles and leather trims, and has a snap-button closure to conceal important essentials like a laptop and wallet.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
The two entry-level trims use an 85-kW (114-hp) motor, while the three longer-range variants (with flash charging) get a 95-kW (127-hp) unit.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of trims

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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

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According to Pinterest, bobs will continue their reign—but length is making a comeback too.

— Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026
Prompts for bangs are up 60 percent as a category, led by wispy bangs (up 260 percent) and curtain bangs (up 100 percent), alongside a rise in more dramatic cuts like bobs and pixie cuts.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026