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
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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, 18 Jan. 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
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
But Russell began to pull away after the early laps with Hamilton fading.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
For many longtime viewers, the conclusion of that program marks the fading of a format that once occupied a central place in American culture.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Kamau fading, then lunging, then crumpling to the pavement at the line.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Choose weather-resistant rugs like polypropylene to prevent mildew and fading.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Score decorative pillows by Sunbrella and Kelly Clarkson Home that resist moisture and fading, offering comfortable lounge accessories that add a pop of color—and when temperatures drop, there’s even an outdoor-friendly throw blanket.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Among his memorable leading performances were roles as an explosive Marine pilot who tyrannizes his family in The Great Santini (1979) and as a fading, alcoholic country singer in Tender Mercies (1983), which won him a Best Actor Oscar.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, a low-luster finish gives paint a subtle sheen that wears off over time, while minimizing overall fading because the paint is better protected from the elements.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
Siakam also unsuccessfully used a fake before fading away, only to have Wembanyama block the shot, which Carter Bryant grabbed.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Kitchen as a Culinary Hub The days of the lonely, freestanding grill pushed to the corner of a patio are rapidly fading.
—Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The hype might be fading … for now.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Cold weather is fading and several mild days are in the First Alert Forecast ahead of the next cool-down.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The slowdown is a result of fading government subsidies that had accelerated manufacturing growth in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Part of Notre Dame’s identity was fading.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Limelight hydrangeas bloom from mid-summer to autumn with flower color fading to pinkish red.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
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, 18 Jan. 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
However, the bedding itself has held up well without any fraying threads or color fading.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
But Russell began to pull away after the early laps with Hamilton fading.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
For many longtime viewers, the conclusion of that program marks the fading of a format that once occupied a central place in American culture.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Kamau fading, then lunging, then crumpling to the pavement at the line.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Choose weather-resistant rugs like polypropylene to prevent mildew and fading.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Score decorative pillows by Sunbrella and Kelly Clarkson Home that resist moisture and fading, offering comfortable lounge accessories that add a pop of color—and when temperatures drop, there’s even an outdoor-friendly throw blanket.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Among his memorable leading performances were roles as an explosive Marine pilot who tyrannizes his family in The Great Santini (1979) and as a fading, alcoholic country singer in Tender Mercies (1983), which won him a Best Actor Oscar.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, a low-luster finish gives paint a subtle sheen that wears off over time, while minimizing overall fading because the paint is better protected from the elements.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
It’s made with 96% snail secretion filtrate, a humectant-rich ingredient known for calming irritation, fading post-acne marks, and supporting skin repair.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
Siakam also unsuccessfully used a fake before fading away, only to have Wembanyama block the shot, which Carter Bryant grabbed.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Kitchen as a Culinary Hub The days of the lonely, freestanding grill pushed to the corner of a patio are rapidly fading.
—Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The hype might be fading … for now.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Cold weather is fading and several mild days are in the First Alert Forecast ahead of the next cool-down.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The slowdown is a result of fading government subsidies that had accelerated manufacturing growth in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Part of Notre Dame’s identity was fading.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Limelight hydrangeas bloom from mid-summer to autumn with flower color fading to pinkish red.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
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Another displacement or weakening of the polar vortex is underway, which can allow bursts of Arctic air to spill into the Midwest and Northeast at times, according to AccuWeather lead long-range meteorologist Paul Pastelok.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, Barclays acknowledged Nike’s turnaround still faces risks around tariffs, competition and a potential weakening in consumer spending tied to the Middle East conflict.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Sonoma State University Alumni Association issued a statement saying it was deeply saddened by Ziemer's passing.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In March 2026, a week prior to her passing, Shepard was honored at an International Women’s Day Gospel Brunch in Los Angeles, recognizing her contributions both on and off the screen.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The governor’s national ambitions are vanishing into smoke amid the failure of his redistricting efforts, mounting scandals among state agencies and an ever-climbing fiscal crisis for the state of Maryland.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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All around the skiff, pink river dolphins pop up for air, their taut blush bodies arcing briefly before vanishing with barely a splash.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The figure skater actually began bleaching her own hair with a paintbrush—and only brought in a professional right before the 2026 Winter Olympics.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fierce sunlight bleaching the stones of the old city, blinding the passengers as porters in white kaffiyehs and djellabas stack their portmanteaus on donkey carts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Maiava’s lower profile may also be linked to Riley’s sagging reputation.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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This week the New York Times reported how the Metropolitan Opera — the world’s largest performing arts institution — is bleeding money, and dipping into its endowment to make up for sagging ticket sales.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 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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All the hallmarks of an economic collapse are there, including the gradual shutdown and deterioration of public services, shortages of basic goods, and major rises in the cost of living.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Beyond next week’s meeting, policymakers will need to be cognizant of balancing new inflation risks from the war in Iran with any signs of deterioration in the labor market.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Filmmaker Sara Dosa is going from the molten to the melting, from fiery volcanoes to dissolving glaciers.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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The temperatures expected from the heat dome will be high enough to spur melting, said Brian Domonkos, a hydrologist with the Colorado office of the federal Natural Resources Conservation Service.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Fading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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