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
Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
If an online trend fades or followers are lost, the name tends to lose steam as well.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
As consumer sentiment fades, tariffs push prices higher and shoppers hunt for more value, Wall Street believes that TJX Companies is a clear winner.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Midnight blue, a heavier shade, has been favored in recent years as the summer fades and fall approaches.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
And when history is forgotten, respect for it fades.
—Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Darker or lighter patches of skin after the rash fades, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
After the blue/purple phase, the bruise will usually turn yellow/green, then gradually fades to normal.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
As summer fades into fall, many in the tech world are worried about winter.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
As the afterglow of the midyear continental tournaments fades back into seasonal play in global women’s soccer, there’s been a trend of superlative record-breaking, from the youngest professional goal scorers to the most lucrative transfer fees.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
If an online trend fades or followers are lost, the name tends to lose steam as well.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
As consumer sentiment fades, tariffs push prices higher and shoppers hunt for more value, Wall Street believes that TJX Companies is a clear winner.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Midnight blue, a heavier shade, has been favored in recent years as the summer fades and fall approaches.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
And when history is forgotten, respect for it fades.
—Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Darker or lighter patches of skin after the rash fades, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
After the blue/purple phase, the bruise will usually turn yellow/green, then gradually fades to normal.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
As summer fades into fall, many in the tech world are worried about winter.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
Verb
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Yet most of this knowledge disappears into corporate databases.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And in the flood, the specialness disappears.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Any delay in release weakens hatchlings and affects their survival rates.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beyond 100 people, culture often fragments, communication distorts and the founder’s vision weakens.—
Jonathan Low,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Sport and Performance trims are both available with 9-speed automatic transmissions or 6-speed manual transmissions, while the NISMO is only available with the 9-speed automatic.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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After six decades of cuts, trims, stories and laughter, Ramona’s beloved barber Wayne Channon has retired.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So when a woman vanishes, leaving her car behind in a supermarket parking lot, Sloan searches online for similar cases.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like Robbie, Sweeney vanishes into the role, delivering a raw, physically demanding performance that marks the most mature and compelling work of her career.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lightweight gel-cream sinks in fast, while niacinamide brightens and smooths over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Via a cocktail of vitamin C and the antioxidant properties of ferulic acid and vitamin E, this Vogue Verified vitamin C serum delivers environmental protection, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves firmness, and brightens.—
Akili King,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Non-coffee drinkers can opt for the blueberry matcha latte, which goes beautifully with one of the oversized blueberry muffins.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bardot bangs and Old Hollywood bobs have also been red-carpet staples recently.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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The pompadour eventually found its way into the fashion muse’s beauty aesthetic, as did micro bangs, bleach-blond highlights, bowl cuts and bobs.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The only thing that occasionally dulls his pain is opioid use, as the British prison has a thriving drug-trading industry involving a variety of goods and services.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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This etching makes a countertop easily stain and dulls the surface.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Fades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fades. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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