as in sinking
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as in weakening
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as in passing
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as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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as in bleaching
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 sagging
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of fading
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Later classified AT2025ulz, the object displayed similar, fading red wavelengths as GW170817.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel What Happens At Night, which follows a married couple that travels to Europe to adopt a baby, staying in a cavernous, fading European hotel filled with eccentric characters.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Machine-washable without color fading, shrinkage or pilling.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Best sun-protective shampoo This OGX formula has a UVA/UVB filter blend that slows premature fading, especially with prolonged exposure to the sun.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Plus, there’s a powder coating that prevents rust and fading.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
While it’s made of weather-resistant wicker, shoppers recommend covering it during inclement weather to prevent fading.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Proper storage—like keeping books upright, away from moisture, and out of direct sunlight—prevents fading, mold, and pests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Plus, it’s made from durable, weather-resistant plastic that mimics the look of real wood while resisting fading and rust.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Thanks to Heparan Sulfate Analog (a moisturizing ingredient similar to hyaluronic acid), green tea extract, and quinoa extract, this Senté cream is deeply moisturizing, inflammation-reducing, and wrinkle-fading.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Diana Olick, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Even Nyro’s piano playing seems to shift in and out of focus, drawing our attention to the pregnant pause of a note fading in a quiet room.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 24 May 2026
The boost some got from tax refunds is fading.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The notion that men shouldn’t wear makeup is tired, and finally fading.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Others have fallen away, due to injury or fading form.
—Uncan Alexander, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Where previous varieties only hinted at red before fading through the season, this Hosta delivers sustained color and also challenges traditional assumptions about where hostas can be successfully grown.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
By now, however, that view is fading.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Taj Mahal kept fading and ultimately finished 10th.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Adjective
Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Later classified AT2025ulz, the object displayed similar, fading red wavelengths as GW170817.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel What Happens At Night, which follows a married couple that travels to Europe to adopt a baby, staying in a cavernous, fading European hotel filled with eccentric characters.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
The scalloped edge is punctuated by double tassels carefully placed along the edge of the all-weather Sunbrella fabric that promises to repel mildew or prevent fading.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Machine-washable without color fading, shrinkage or pilling.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Best sun-protective shampoo This OGX formula has a UVA/UVB filter blend that slows premature fading, especially with prolonged exposure to the sun.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Plus, there’s a powder coating that prevents rust and fading.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
While it’s made of weather-resistant wicker, shoppers recommend covering it during inclement weather to prevent fading.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Proper storage—like keeping books upright, away from moisture, and out of direct sunlight—prevents fading, mold, and pests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Plus, it’s made from durable, weather-resistant plastic that mimics the look of real wood while resisting fading and rust.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Thanks to Heparan Sulfate Analog (a moisturizing ingredient similar to hyaluronic acid), green tea extract, and quinoa extract, this Senté cream is deeply moisturizing, inflammation-reducing, and wrinkle-fading.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
There had been concern that these houses would not appreciate at the same rate as traditional homes, but that appears to be fading.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Even Nyro’s piano playing seems to shift in and out of focus, drawing our attention to the pregnant pause of a note fading in a quiet room.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 24 May 2026
The boost some got from tax refunds is fading.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The notion that men shouldn’t wear makeup is tired, and finally fading.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Others have fallen away, due to injury or fading form.
—Uncan Alexander, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Where previous varieties only hinted at red before fading through the season, this Hosta delivers sustained color and also challenges traditional assumptions about where hostas can be successfully grown.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
By now, however, that view is fading.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Taj Mahal kept fading and ultimately finished 10th.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
Noun
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This weakening of currency, combined with inflated jet fuel prices, has also led to one of the country’s major airlines, Air India, to cancel more than a quarter of its international flights between June and August.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Wall Street’s primary concern is competition from Anthropic and OpenAI weakening demand and pricing power for its customer relationship management software, which for years drove robust growth at high margins.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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His passing is through the roof.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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For example, a will might leave an amount equal to the decedent’s estate tax exemption to children, with the remainder passing to the surviving spouse free of estate tax under the marital deduction.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Mann is presented as the Last Civilized Man of a vanishing era, whose words, spoken before audiences of officials, are lofty and inspiring.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Despite the black-swan event of the Strait of Hormuz closing, wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, a slowing US labor market and the vanishing likelihood of the Fed cutting rates this year, tech stocks are on a tear.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Nolasco said a taper is the favorite haircut these days and there’s also players bleaching their hair blond for the playoffs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Justine Skye took this mousy brown look to the next level by bleaching her brows to match.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Trump’s sagging approval rating comes as Democrats have a chance at outperforming Republicans in midterms, with Emerson’s May poll showing Democrats with a 9-point advantage on the generic congressional ballot, though 9% of voters were undecided.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Plus, sun damage can play a big role in sagging and lead to double chin lines—sometimes referred to as turkey neck.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Once that protective layer is compromised, even minor openings can lead to ongoing water intrusion that causes leaks, wood damage, microbial growth and structural deterioration over time.—
David Nye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Membrane degradation, electrolyte deterioration and unnecessary stress on the electrolysis system all reduce asset value over time.—
Gregory Shahnovsky,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Zara Larsson Zara Larsson’s ever-changing makeup aesthetic continued on Thursday with a melting pot of tropical hues pooling over her eyes and a brown-taupe liner accentuating the shape of her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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And the melting pot, not only of America, but the melting pot of the world, is real.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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“Fading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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