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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
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
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Its material is soft and durable, as well as resistant to scratches and fading, according to the brand.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
However, paying attention to the care instructions is also essential to keep them from becoming discolored or fading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Teak, Eucalyptus, Acacia Benefits Breathable, UV-resistant covers protect against fading, moisture damage, and winter exposure.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
That fascination shows no signs of fading; one estimate predicts more than $7 trillion will be spent on AI by the end of the decade.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 29 Dec. 2025
They’re made from stretchy ponte fabric that's resistant to pilling, wrinkles, and color-fading.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
One quick swipe can get richer pigment out of your eye shadow and smoother blending, without any creasing or fading.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
If the stains aren't fading, laying the pillowcases in the sun will help bleach them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Christmas is over, holiday activities come to a halt, and the seasonal magic slowly starts fading away.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) has becom reclusive, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
Covers protect wicker from UV exposure, which can dry out fibers and cause fading.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Specifically, the official tasting notes detail cedar, nutmeg, and cinnamon on the nose; vanilla extract, butterscotch, and black pepper on the palate; and fading black pepper and some more cinnamon on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
For heirlooms or items that hold special significance, consider preserving them with proper storage techniques that will avoid color fading and fabric damage.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Its material is soft and durable, as well as resistant to scratches and fading, according to the brand.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
However, paying attention to the care instructions is also essential to keep them from becoming discolored or fading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Teak, Eucalyptus, Acacia Benefits Breathable, UV-resistant covers protect against fading, moisture damage, and winter exposure.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
That fascination shows no signs of fading; one estimate predicts more than $7 trillion will be spent on AI by the end of the decade.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 29 Dec. 2025
They’re made from stretchy ponte fabric that's resistant to pilling, wrinkles, and color-fading.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
One quick swipe can get richer pigment out of your eye shadow and smoother blending, without any creasing or fading.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
But her role as fading movie star Kay Stone in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, opposite Timothée Chalamet, marks her grand return.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
If the stains aren't fading, laying the pillowcases in the sun will help bleach them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Christmas is over, holiday activities come to a halt, and the seasonal magic slowly starts fading away.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) has becom reclusive, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
Covers protect wicker from UV exposure, which can dry out fibers and cause fading.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Specifically, the official tasting notes detail cedar, nutmeg, and cinnamon on the nose; vanilla extract, butterscotch, and black pepper on the palate; and fading black pepper and some more cinnamon on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
Noun
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While the economy has been resilient for the most part, any weakening in 2026 could have an outsize effect on more price-sensitive consumers and, therefore, airlines that are more exposed to coach-class domestic travel, like lower-cost carriers.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
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One is the weakening of the American economy.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
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Stafford sets Rams mark Stafford surpassed Kurt Warner for the most postseason passing yards and completions in Rams history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Williams captained six fourth-quarter comebacks and set the franchise’s single-season passing record (3,942 yards).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Concerns over inflation came to a head when the prices of basic goods such as cooking oil and chicken dramatically spiked, with some products vanishing from shelves altogether.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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British explorer Colonel Percy Fawcett, who wandered the Amazon for 22 years at the beginning of the 20th century before vanishing without a trace, wrote that the breath of the anaconda stupefied its prey.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some dishwasher tablets include bleaching agents and rinse aids that can keep your clothes from cleaning properly or even stain them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2025
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More than that, the YouTuber decided to rid her face of eyebrows, bleaching the hairs above her eyes to match the hue of her hair.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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The fragile skeleton of her ego threatened to snap under the pressure of the animal forces that pressed down on her consciousness, her narrative mind sagging and distended beneath pitiless and grandiose feeling.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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With age, the body’s natural collagen supplies decline, which can result in sagging, crepey skin.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 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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With the deterioration and rise of crime in South Beach in the late 1970s, as well as inflation and the shrinking tourist business, the Famous was forced to close in 1981.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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While analysts do not expect the rift to escalate into direct conflict, even a limited deterioration could carry far-reaching consequences.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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These pores physically trap molten stearic acid, while capillary forces and hydrogen bonding prevent it from flowing out during melting.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Dec. 2025
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Add sand, sawdust, cat litter, or gypsum to your ice melting formula to decrease the amount of salt product needed and reduce soil toxicity.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Fading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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