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
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
Over time, your photos may show signs of these temperature fluctuations via discoloring, yellowing, fading, or even sticking together.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 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
To ward off further damage, one major key is to prevent color fading.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Avoid placing rugs in prolonged direct sunlight as this can cause fading.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Barkley might think the light is fading, but Draymond is clearly going to keep swinging on his way out.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Discs with a 0 rating will finish without fading.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The ambient-dub duo returns with a warm and mournful new record that seems to spend most of its runtime fading in and out.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
Its subject is a fading icon of American culture.
—Time, 6 May 2026
Masks are slipping and illusions are fading.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
While travel has indeed been proven to improve happiness, these effects are often short-lived, fading soon after returning to work or within weeks of coming home.
—Kelsey Eisen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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
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
Over time, your photos may show signs of these temperature fluctuations via discoloring, yellowing, fading, or even sticking together.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 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
To ward off further damage, one major key is to prevent color fading.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
While fading blooms typically wilt or go limp, wilting of foliage or plant stems is a sign the plant is water stressed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Avoid placing rugs in prolonged direct sunlight as this can cause fading.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Barkley might think the light is fading, but Draymond is clearly going to keep swinging on his way out.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Discs with a 0 rating will finish without fading.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The ambient-dub duo returns with a warm and mournful new record that seems to spend most of its runtime fading in and out.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
Its subject is a fading icon of American culture.
—Time, 6 May 2026
Masks are slipping and illusions are fading.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
While travel has indeed been proven to improve happiness, these effects are often short-lived, fading soon after returning to work or within weeks of coming home.
—Kelsey Eisen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
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Speaking in Russia’s State Duma (parliament) last week, Zyuganov warned the country could face a Bolshevik-style revolution if the government fails to address the weakening economy.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Also, the evidence points to a weakening of the AMOC, but not a complete collapse.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pavia was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm for best upperclassman quarterback after throwing for 3,539 passing yards and 29 touchdowns, both of which are single-season school records, to give the Commodores their first-ever 10-win season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Within 20 minutes of the storm passing, help became available, said Austin Nickman.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One guest held up their Tanqueray martini — an event sponsor, along with Google Pixel — in a toast to the quickly vanishing sunlight.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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That economy is rapidly vanishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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She was also reportedly seen bleaching the inside of her car.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Once in a while, black flats compress the space, framing a single character’s face, bathed in a bleaching white light, as if their vulnerabilities were being scanned by an MRI.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another shopper highlighted that the fabric has just the right amount of structure to drape well without sagging or clinging.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Some influencers claim that releasing tight fascia in the face can rebuild collagen and lift sagging tissues in the face, leading to firmer skin, but experts are skeptical about any long-lasting benefit.—
Scott Haak,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 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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The aim wasn’t a knockout, but the gradual deterioration of San Antonio.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Mayor Gloria’s egregious record of reckless spending has contributed to the steady deterioration of our city’s fiscal and civic health.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The main contributor to rising sea levels is the melting of glaciers as the oceans continue to warm.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Tourism to Antarctica is surging as visitors rush to see the melting continent, with over 80,000 visitors in 2024 and projections of up to 400,000 annually within the next decade.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Fading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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