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
Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Zones 5-8 'Atropurpureum' Also known as red-leaf Japanese maple, 'Atropurpureum' offers dramatic foliage that starts out red-purple in spring, fades to greenish bronze, and finally turns red in fall.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
When memory fades, the world can feel unpredictable.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Its hem is uneven, patched in places where fabric once gave way; the thread of one sleeve fades into another, like memory stitched into form.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Yet once the applause fades, brands must return to the commercial frontlines — livestream rooms, social commerce platforms, and Singles’ Day.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Fashion fades, but style is Eternals!
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Estevie’s voice resonates throughout that lush blend of cumbia-pop, and leaves an impression that lingers long after the music fades.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Zones 5-8 'Atropurpureum' Also known as red-leaf Japanese maple, 'Atropurpureum' offers dramatic foliage that starts out red-purple in spring, fades to greenish bronze, and finally turns red in fall.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
When memory fades, the world can feel unpredictable.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Its hem is uneven, patched in places where fabric once gave way; the thread of one sleeve fades into another, like memory stitched into form.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Yet once the applause fades, brands must return to the commercial frontlines — livestream rooms, social commerce platforms, and Singles’ Day.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Fashion fades, but style is Eternals!
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
Verb
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Teach digital boundaries such as reminding children that nothing online truly disappears; screenshots and shares can happen instantly.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Google Pixel Buds Pro handles noise cancellation and audio processing at the same time, with its custom Tensor A1 chip, meaning your music stays pristine while background noise disappears.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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Lee was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at age 2, a degenerative disease that gradually weakens muscles.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Unlike some of the burger chain’s peers, Cramer said McDonald’s has immense scale and strength and is making an effort to lower prices as consumer spending weakens.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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From swaying trims to plush bags and scarves, warmth and whimsy can be found with Dries Van Noten’s pumps, Gucci’s tote bag, and Cos’s woolly hat.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The film follows Jo Beckett, a devoted schoolteacher whose world unravels when her young son vanishes—only to return profoundly changed.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Maddy soon vanishes, then reappears a decade later, insisting the show’s world is, in fact, reality.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patio plantings all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And Biltmore Estate goes above and beyond on the festive front.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The first shift after all the previous staff shakeups goes surprisingly well.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Images show the Jayhawk hovering over dark green, churning waters while a small orange life raft bobs below, tossed by wind and waves.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But just like those old Higdon’s the new model splashes and bobs aggressively.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Fades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fades. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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